Luis Robert CF CWS Sat 7/17/21 1:02 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (hip) took live batting practice and did some light outfield work at the team's Arizona facility Saturday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The outfielder is likely still a couple weeks from joining a minor-league affiliate to begin his rehab assignment. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with the hip strain, so he figures to require several rehab games to get back to game speed before rejoining the White Sox.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 6/29/21 6:40 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (hip) was cleared to ramp up baseball activities Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Robert has been out since early may with a strained right hip. He'll build up before four weeks, at which point he could be cleared to begin a rehab assignment. He doesn't have a precise timeline for his return to the big leagues, and he'll likely need a lengthy rehab assignment given the severity of his injury, but a return sometime in mid-August seems possible if his recovery proceeds smoothly, as he could join a minor-league affiliate as soon as late July.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 5/27/21 4:19 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
The White Sox transferred Robert (hip) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Though Robert is electing to forgo surgery after he was diagnosed May 3 with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain, the outfielder is still facing a recovery timeline of at least eight weeks. As such, the move to the 60-day IL won't have much effect on his return date. Instead, the White Sox made the transaction mainly for the purpose of opening up a spot on the 40-man roster for reliever Ryan Burr, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Charlotte.
Luis Robert CF CWS Fri 5/7/21 4:12 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (hip) has opted against surgery and an update on his recovery will come in eight weeks, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The decision to not undergo surgery, but rather rest and rehabilitate will not affect the timeline for Robert's return. The torn right hip flexor interrupted a strong start to the season for the center fielder, who hit .316 with one home run and four steals in 95 at-bats.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 5/4/21 2:46 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
The White Sox placed Robert (hip) on the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
The transaction is a formality after Robert was revealed Monday to have suffered a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain, an injury that will likely sideline him for 12-to-16 weeks. The White Sox are expected to move Robert to the 60-day IL when they need to clear a spot on the 40-man roster. Infielder Danny Mendick was called up from the alternate training site to swap in for Robert active roster, but the team could ultimately turn to veteran Brian Goodwin to replace the 23-year-old in the outfield. Goodwin agreed to a minor-league deal with the White Sox on Tuesday and could be called up once he gets in a few games at Triple-A Charlotte.
Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 5/3/21 6:08 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert was diagnosed with a Grade 3 strain of his right hip flexor Monday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
A Grade 3 strain means a complete tear. Robert won't take part in any baseball activities for a minimum of 12 weeks and will have to build back up into game shape after that, meaning he'll miss the majority of the season. The White Sox have yet to decide whether he'll undergo surgery or rest and rehab instead. Leury Garcia lines up to play an increased role in center field until Robert returns.
Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 5/3/21 5:37 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (hip) will miss extended time due to his injury, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert is headed to the 10-day injured list after he sustained a right hip strain while legging out an infield single in Sunday's game against Cleveland. He should miss more than the minimum amount of time, and the team is reportedly considering surgery. Leury Garcia should see increased playing time in center field while Robert and Adam Engel (hamstring) are sidelined.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 5/2/21 5:49 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Manager Tony La Russa said Sunday that Robert (hip) "will definitely go on the IL," James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert appeared to have sustained a serious non-contact injury while legging out an infield single in Sunday's game against Cleveland, and he was diagnosed with a right hip flexor strain. The 23-year-old will undergo additional testing Monday but will miss time. Leury Garcia should see increased time in center field while Robert is sidelined.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 5/2/21 3:06 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
The White Sox announced that Robert was removed from Sunday's game against Cleveland due to a right hip flexor strain, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert appeared to have sustained a serious non-contact injury after he crumbled to the ground in a heap while legging out an infield single, but initial X-rays cleared him of any structural damage. The White Sox will send Robert in for additional testing Monday, but for the time being, the team is viewing the young outfielder as day-to-day. Leury Garcia would likely serve as the primary replacement in center field if Robert ends up requiring a stint on the injured list.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 5/2/21 2:29 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert was removed from Sunday's game against Cleveland after he suffered an apparent right leg injury while running out an infield single in the first inning, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
After crossing first base, Robert went down to the ground in a heap and was unable to put any weight on his right leg while being helped off the field, according to James Fegan of The Athletic. Given the non-contact nature of his injury, the White Sox will hope that he suffered from an untimely cramp, but if not, Robert could be at risk of an extended absence. Expect the White Sox to provide a follow-up note on Robert's health later Sunday.