Next step for the White Sox: trade Luis Robert

In the last few days, the Chicago White Sox pulled off a coup by acquiring Munetaka Murakami. The power hitter, who didn't get the contract he wanted, agreed to a two-year deal in Chicago.

In Chicago, he'll get plenty of playing time with a bad team, but one that has plenty of youngsters to push it in the right direction. So he'll be able to adapt to Major League Baseball… and try to reduce his strikeouts, just to prove himself.

Mune had something fun up his sleeve pic.twitter.com/Cbi4YUuPQu

– Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) December 22, 2025

Even if the White Sox want to improve in the long term, the fact remains that the goal is still to trade Luis Robert.

Last year, the club failed to do so. His $20 million option was therefore taken just to keep his rights and get something good in return for his services.

According to Bob Nightengale, the center fielder is still at the heart of discussions. The White Sox, more than ever, want to try and pass on their player to another Major League Baseball team.

The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds, two teams with outfield needs, are at the heart of the negotiations.

Next up for the Chicago White Sox after the Munetaka Murakami signing:
They still would like to move CF Luis Robert for pitching depth and are engaged in talks with the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds.

– Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 21, 2025

Will the White Sox, who will have to withhold money to get their way, be able to trade Robert before the start of camp? After all, his recurring injuries have caused his market value to drop quite a bit.

To be continued in the coming weeks.

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