Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 4/15/21 5:35 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-5 with a double, an RBI and a run scored in Wednesday's 8-0 win over Cleveland.
EDGE Analysis
Wednesday's ground-rule double gives Robert four two-baggers among his last five hits. He's flown under the radar thus far in 2021 with a nondescript .245/.296/.408 slash line and just one steal over 12 games. The second-year outfielder has primarily hit out of the two-hole, reaching base safely in 11 of 12 contests.
Luis Robert CF CWS Wed 4/7/21 7:51 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-4 with a home run, a single, a walk, two RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Mariners.
EDGE Analysis
Robert finally showed off his power that fantasy managers have been waiting to see when he destroyed a hanging breaking ball over the left-field fence to break a 3-3 tie in the fifth. The 23-year-old has registered a hit in five of six games this season but is still lacking discipline at the plate, as he also has nine strikeouts over that same span.
Luis Robert CF CWS Fri 4/2/21 5:35 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 1-for-4 with a double, a stolen base and a run scored in Thursday's 4-3 loss to the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
Robert's speed led to the White Sox's first run of the season after he stole third base with two outs then came home on a wild pitch. The center fielder picked up where he left off in the Cactus League where he stole six bags and was caught once. He had nine swipes over 56 games in the shortened 2020 season, so 20-plus steals is a real possibility.
Luis Robert CF CWS Wed 3/17/21 12:07 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (abdomen) will start in center field and will bat sixth in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Dodgers.
EDGE Analysis
Robert checks back into the lineup after he was sidelined for a few days with an abdominal strain. Since the White Sox are comfortable enough using Robert in the outfield rather than at designated hitter in his first game back in action, fantasy managers shouldn't have any concerns about his availability heading into Opening Day. Through his first eight spring games, Robert has gone 8-for-24 with a home run, three doubles and three stolen bases.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 3/16/21 3:03 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (abdomen) is still experiencing some discomfort but an examination revealed no serious issues, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The White Sox have every reason to treat Robert with caution after he was scratched Monday with an abdominal strain. He may sit for a few more spring games, but it doesn't look as though his readiness for Opening Day will be seriously threatened.
Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 3/15/21 3:31 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert was a late scratch from Monday's game against the Cubs due to a lower abdominal strain.
EDGE Analysis
The White Sox say it was a precautionary measure, but the injury sounds like it could be more than just a day-to-day thing. He will likely go for further evaluations/tests before the team supplies any more information regarding a timetable for his return.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sun 3/14/21 9:35 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-4 with a double, a solo home run and a stolen base in Saturday's spring game against the Angels.
EDGE Analysis
The home run was the first of Cactus League play for Robert, who has four extra-base knocks among his eight hits. The talented outfielder now has three steals in eight spring games, suggesting he may improve upon the nine swipes he had over 56 games in 2020.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 3/4/21 7:00 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI single in Wednesday's spring game against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Robert is off to a good start this spring, clearly motivated to put last year's sluggish September behind him. White Sox hitting coach Frank Menechino talked about the young outfielder's offseason work with Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. "He worked his tail off, made some adjustments in his setup, made some adjustments with pitch recognition," Menechino said. "He's taking a lot more balls right now. He's really got his setup and approach working." Robert is 3-for-6 with two doubles in his two spring starts. He's batted leadoff in those games but is expected to settle in lower in the order once the regular season opens.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 2/25/21 7:33 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert feels if the 2020 season were longer, he would have busted out of his September slump, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times reports. "I would have been able to put up better stats if the season was longer, even though I think I put up decent numbers," Robert said through a translator Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Robert was on his way to an MVP-caliber season through the end of August, but a September swoon (11-for-81, .409 OPS) put an end to such talk. The outfielder makes a good point about the season being longer. Over the final three-game series against the Cubs, Robert went 5-for-11 then hit safely in all three postseason games (4-for-13, including a 487-foot home run). He's expected to hit in the lower third of the order, per Scott Merkin of MLB.com, as manager Tony La Russa wants Robert to earn his way to the top of the order.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sat 9/26/20 5:46 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert went 1-for-3 in Friday's 10-0 loss to the Cubs.
EDGE Analysis
Robert returned to the lineup after getting a breather Thursday and ended a hitless streak at 23 at-bats with a fifth-inning single. He and the White Sox, who have lost six straight, are limping into the postseason, with Robert hitting just .096 (7-for-73) in September.