Luis Robert Jr. Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 2" / 230 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 8/3/1997 (26)
- Experience
- 4
- College
- None
Luis Robert Jr. Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Luis Robert Jr. News
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hip) is trending towards a six-week absence, according to general manager Chris Getz. The organization recently gave a timetable of 6-8 weeks for Robert who is recovering from a hip injury. It's encouraging to hear that Robert might only miss six weeks of action. Barring any setbacks, Robert could be back in the lineup before the end of May. In the meantime, Gavin Sheets should see regular at-bats with Robbie Grossman and Kevin Pillar seeing more action as well.
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 Fletcher will start in center field on Saturday night, while Kevin Pillar will 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.
Batting Order
1 | Robbie Grossman |
2 | Andrew Vaughn |
3 | Gavin Sheets |
4 | Eloy Jiménez |
5 | Dominic Fletcher |
6 | Lenyn Sosa |
7 | Paul DeJong |
8 | Korey Lee |
9 | Nicky Lopez |
Luis Robert Jr. Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Robbie Grossman |
2 | Andrew Vaughn |
3 | Gavin Sheets |
4 | Eloy Jiménez |
5 | Dominic Fletcher |
6 | Lenyn Sosa |
7 | Paul DeJong |
8 | Korey Lee |
9 | Nicky Lopez |
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. played a career-high 145 games in 2023. The 26-year-old slashed .264/.315/.542 with 38 homers, 80 RBI, 90 runs, and 20 stolen bases across 590 plate appearances. He supported his slash line with a .508 xSLG, .344 wOBA, and a 15.2 percent barrel rate. There are some durability concerns with Robert. Before 2023, he played in just 166 games over two seasons, missing time due to a sprained MCL and other injuries. When healthy, he is a top-10 fantasy outfielder, and ATC projections are on board with that assessment. ATC projects Robert with a .271/.320/.495 slash line with 30 home runs and stolen 19 bases over 599 plate appearances. Chicago's offense is near the bottom of the league and isn't projected to improve in 2024, affecting his runs and RBI totals. However, Robert is a solid pick in the early rounds (NFBC ADP of 30) as long as he can stay off the injured list.