Luis Robert Jr. to the Injured List: A Tough Blow for the White Sox
The Chicago White Sox announced this Wednesday the inclusion of Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list, a piece of news that impacts the team, especially after the center fielder showed signs of recovery in his offensive performance.
Robert is suffering a strain in his left hamstring. The injury occurred during Tuesday night’s game against Kansas City, where the White Sox fell 5-4, and was due to discomfort in the tendon.
Faced with this situation, the White Sox called up outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte to reinforce the team before the final game of the series against the Royals.
Robert’s season start, at 26 years old, was complicated, with a batting average of .190, nine home runs, 35 RBIs, and 93 strikeouts in his first 79 games. There was speculation about his possible departure before the trade deadline, but the White Sox decided to keep the player.
However, his performance improved noticeably after the All-Star break, batting .298 (34 of 114) with five home runs and 18 RBIs in his last 31 games.
Robert, who was an All-Star in 2023, has accumulated 102 home runs and 102 stolen bases in 577 career games. With these statistics, he joins Minnie Miñoso, Ray Durham, and Alexei Ramírez as the only players in franchise history to reach at least 100 home runs and 100 stolen bases.
