The Philadelphia Phillies, who have a 44-19 record after 63 games, are among the top teams in baseball. Before the July 30 trade deadline, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski might try to make a major splash by chasing Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
Recently, there has been a lot of talk about the 2023 All-Star. June 6: According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, the White Sox are “actively seeking packages” for the slugger. In light of this, Zachary D. Rymer of Bleacher Report listed 10 potential destinations for Robert.
The Phillies were first on his list. This is the proposed transaction that he came up with:
Robert Would Give the Phillies a Long-Term Answer in Center Field The Phillies’ current starting center fielder, Johan Rojas, has been solid defensively but hasn’t produced much offensively this year. Rojas hit.302/.342/.430 in 164 plate appearances for Philly in 2023.
The White Sox received shortstop Aidan Miller, outfielder Justin Crawford, and shortstop William Bergolla. According to MLB.com, Miller (second), Crawford (fourth), and Bergolla (11th) are all among the Phillies’ top 15 prospects. “Consider this a reminder that the Phillies also have a good farm system going for them, yet this deal would still allow them to keep their No. 1 and No. 3 prospects in right-handers Andrew Painter and Mick Abel,” Rymer said. Robert Would Give the Phillies a Long-Term Answer in Center Field.
Robert’s contract status makes a prospective deal for Philly even more alluring, albeit the possible injury worries. On the six-year, $50 million contract he signed with Chicago prior to 2020, he has two guaranteed seasons left. According to Spotrac, the outfielder will earn $15 million in 2025 in addition to $12.5 million this year.
Would the White Sox Accept This Trade?
Like in any possible trade situation, agreement is required from both parties for anything to occur. Do you think the White Sox would entertain Rymer’s proposal?
The Phillies are able to hang onto top prospects Andrew Painter and Mick Abel thanks to this hypothetical transaction. But in this case, Chicago would still receive a fascinating bunch of guys in return for Robert. However, Rymer added, “the White Sox wouldn’t be settling.” “Miller is a future power hitter in the infield, and Crawford is a speedster who can run like his father, Carl.” As far as returns go, this would be rather thrilling.
