Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 5/28/18 2:22 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) is playing center field and leading off in an extended spring training game Monday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert has been sidelined since the beginning of March with a thumb injury. He'll continue to get up to speed in extended spring training games until he's cleared to join High-A Winston Salem sometime in June. Robert is expected to play in the Arizona Fall League to make up for the time he missed in spring.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 5/17/18 5:07 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) is expected to be activated from the minor-league disabled list in early June, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert continues to rehab his thumb at extended spring training and will head to High-A Winston once he returns to full health. In order to make up for some of the time that he's missed this spring, Robert will play in the Arizona Fall League later this year.
Luis Robert CF CWS Wed 5/9/18 2:12 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) has been participating in extended spring training games for the past couple days, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert continues to work his way back into game shape after sustaining a moderate thumb sprain in early March. The outfielder appears to be on track for a return to minor-league action within the next week or so, as he's set to report to High-A Winston-Salem for the beginning of his 2018 campaign.
Luis Robert CF CWS Tue 5/1/18 7:12 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) is still a week or so away from being able to fully go through all hitting drills, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert is still working his way back from a moderate thumb sprain that he suffered at the beginning of March. Once he's able to fully grip a bat, which could happen in 7-to-10 days, he'll be cleared to work through a hitting progression. Barring any setbacks, Robert is expected to play games at extended spring training later in the month before reporting to High-A Winston-Salem at the end of May or beginning of June.
Luis Robert CF CWS Fri 4/20/18 5:24 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) will be reevaluated by team doctors in Chicago next week and then likely head to extended spring training later on this month, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert has been sidelined since early March with a moderate thumb sprain which is expected to keep him out until the middle of May. If all goes well with his check-up in Chicago, it's expected that he will be back on the field, albeit with the extended spring training team, in the near future. There should be an update on his status next week.
Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 3/26/18 4:53 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (thumb) is expected to open the season at High-A Winston Salem, James Fegan of The Athletic Chicago reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robert is out until at least late April while dealing with a moderate thumb sprain. The 20-year-old will skip Low-A ball and get his first taste of full-season action at the High-A level. He posted an impressive .310/.491/.536 line in 28 games in the Dominican Summer League last season, though he was never expected to be truly tested at that level. Robert could be a future star with plus speed and above-average power, though his hit tool remains a question. He could answer those questions with a strong performance at Winston-Salem and could be up with the White Sox at some point in 2019.
Luis Robert CF CWS Sat 3/10/18 11:08 AM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert has been diagnosed with a moderate thumb sprain and will miss the next six weeks, Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
This means we won't see the toolsy Cuban outfielder make his full-season debut until late April or early May. He has generated palpable buzz with impressive batting practice sessions this spring, showing off huge raw power to go with plus speed on the bases, but we won't have a good gauge on the hit tool until he gets into game action at an age-appropriate level. He remains a top-five player in first-year player dynasty-league drafts, as he was not expected to reach the majors in 2018, even with full health.
Luis Robert CF CWS Fri 3/9/18 2:06 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert suffered a thumb injury sliding into second base during Wednesday's spring game against the Reds, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The thumb flared up again during Thursday's batting practice session and the White Sox have officially termed Robert's issue as left thumb inflammation. He should continue to be considered day-to-day as manager Rick Renteria stated that his activity is still limited for the time being.
Luis Robert CF CWS Thu 3/8/18 1:42 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert is dealing with a bout of left thumb soreness, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
It's unclear when the issue cropped up, but it didn't seem to bother him much when he bashed a grand slam in the eighth inning of Wednesday's Cactus League contest. Reports indicate that the issue is relatively minor, and manager Rick Renteria seemed to reiterate that. "He's got a little sore thumb so we're checking out," the skipper commented. Robert's thumb was wrapped Thursday, so consider him day-to-day for the time being.
Luis Robert CF CWS Mon 3/5/18 5:45 PM
Luis Robert
CF CWS
Robert (head) has a single in two at-bats during the month of March.
EDGE Analysis
The highly-touted prospect left Thursday's game early after being tagged hard on the head, but as was initially thought, the issue was not serious at all. He's appeared in all three games since then, making it clear that he'll be fine moving forward. Robert will likely report to Low- or High-A once the regular season starts.