Luis Robert Jr. has had an underwhelming season, batting .206 with issues at the plate and injury problems. His struggles led to being labeled as the "least valuable player" in baseball for the first half of the season. Though he has shown some improvement, his trade value has decreased significantly. Reports indicate that the White Sox are hesitant to trade him for a reduced return and his trade market remains uncertain, with estimates putting his chances of being traded at about 50% due to concerns over performance and contract options.
Robert has been extremely unlucky with ball-in-play results this season, but that has begun to turn around recently. He remains a strong defender and baserunner, with a career-high 24 steals already. But the .201/.289/.342 line is unsightly, and his trade value has cratered over the past two seasons. He has a pair of $20 million-a-year club options that an acquiring team would be hesitant to exercise absent a turnaround. Finding a match with a team willing to give up more for Robert's upside rather than his productivity could be challenging.
Robert's surge over the last week has impressed scouts and defibrillated his trade value, which for most of the season had cratered. The White Sox don't want to move him for a reduced return, though, which leaves the outfielder in trade limbo. He won't fetch what he would have two years ago.
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