Luis Robert Jr.'s Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 2'' , 230 lbs
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Birthdate08/03/1997 (27)
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Draft InfoUndrafted
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StatusInactive
The Chicago White Sox's expectation is that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) will miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 right hip-flexor strain that he suffered on Friday night in the game against the Kansas City Royals. A Grade 3 right hip-flexor strain kept Robert out for almost four months back in 2021. While this one isn't as severe, the 26-year-old oft-injured outfielder is going to miss extended time nevertheless. With Eloy Jimenez (groin) also on the injured list for the 1-8 White Sox, it ensures that Dominic Fletcher and Gavin Sheets will continue to see regular at-bats for the Pale Hose. Meanwhile, veterans Kevin Pillar and Robbie Grossman will see extra playing time in Chicago's outfield moving forward. Despite Robert's long-term injury, he should be stashed in an IL spot in most fantasy leagues.
Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hip flexor strain on Saturday. Robert sustained the injury in the ninth inning of Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. According to White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, Robert has no current timetable for return, and he expects his absence to be "longer than ten days." Without a clear picture of the White Sox slugger's return, fantasy managers will need to pivot. Dominic Fletcherwill start in center field on Saturday night, whileKevin Pillarwill start in right field. Pillar is the leading candidate to receive more consistent playing time in Robert's absence, with Fletcher sliding over from right field to center field.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) was placed on the 10-day injured list on Saturday with a right hip flexor strain. The White Sox recalled infielder Lenyn Sosa from Triple-A as a result. Robert posted a .214/.241/.500 stat line with one stolen base over the opening week that was highlighted by a two-home run game against the Detroit Tigers on March 30. 26-year-old Dominic Fletcher will start in center field for Robert today as the White Sox continue their four-game set against the Kansas City Royals. Expect Fletcher to share time with Kevin Pillar in center field and potentially Robbie Grossman as well.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (leg) pulled up in clear pain after a one-out double to the left-field corner in Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals and was pulled from the contest. Robert was favoring his right leg after rounding first base in the ninth inning. Although we don't know the specifics of the injury just yet, it didn't look good for a player with a lengthy history of injuries. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if this ends up being an injured-list situation for Robert. He went 1-for-4 with the double in the eventual 2-1 loss. With Eloy Jimenez (groin) landing on the IL on Friday, the struggling White Sox could be down two of their best hitters for the foreseeable future. Robbie Grossman was called up from the minors on Friday, and veteran Kevin Pillar could be the next to benefit from extra playing time, depending on the severity of Robert's injury.UPDATE: Manager Pedro Grifol said after the game that Robert is dealing with a right hip-flexor injury.
Chicago White Sox outfielderLuis RobertJr. had a monstrous day at the plate, cranking two home runs while going 3-4 with four RBI and a walk in Chicago's 7-6 extra-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers. Both of Robert's homers were two-run shots off of Tigers starterKenta Maeda. The 26-year-old is hitting .500 (4-for-8) with two homers and four RBI to start the season. Fantasy managers can expect Robert Jr. to continue to be a bright spot in the White Sox lineup in a likely down year for Chicago.