Phillies Expected to Battle With Braves for Luis Robert Jr. Amid Trade Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
It’s all but guaranteed that the Philadelphia Phillies will at least have some level of interest in Luis Robert Jr. prior to the trade deadline. Reports have already suggested that the Phillies have made calls, and if that’s truly the case, they should be one of the many teams interested.
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While Robert has hardly stayed on the field, and is now dealing with another injury, and isn’t playing well again, the idea of him is better than the actual player who is on the field.
Nonetheless, if the Phillies could land him for a decent price at the trade deadline, there’s reason to believe it might work. CBS Sports recently linked the Phillies to a trade idea to land him, adding that the White Sox will likely have to fork over some money to finish the deal.
They also noted that the Atlanta Braves will be interested, adding a potential battle between the two NL East teams.
Philadelphia Phillies manager Rob Thomson (59) walks off the field against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Citizens Bank Park.Eric Hartline-Imagn Images
“Robert can still impact the game defensively and on the basepaths, and a team might chance it hoping they can help revert his offense to a better state. The White Sox will almost certainly have to fork over money as part of a trade, which isn’t something that seemed likely even 18 months ago. Potential landing spots: Phillies, Braves, Royals,” CBS wrote.
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If the Chicago White Sox were interested in giving up some money for Robert, as he’s on a six-year $50 million deal through 2027, that’d make things even easier for the Phillies.
Ultimately, it’d depend on the type of package they have to give up.
If the White Sox want a big deal for the right-handed hitting outfielder, they should pass.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.