News broke late Wednesday, confirmed by the White Sox on Thursday, of the acquisition of outfielder Will Robertson from the Blue Jays for cash considerations.
The fact that a trade was worked out indicates the White Sox felt Colorado — the only team with waiver priority ahead of the White Sox — might make a claim. Jerry Reinsdorf getting a little loose with the cash!
Robertson reports to Triple-A Charlotte, but presumably will be on the short list to call up at next need.
The 27-year-old lefthander was designated for assignment by Toronto on July 6. He made his MLB debut on June 15, and went 1-for-10 during his three weeks in the majors. Robertson slashed .292/.403/.578 with 11 doubles, 14 home runs and 44 RBIs in 62 games for Triple-A Buffalo in 2025.
The 6´1´´, 215-pounder was picked in the fourth round of the 2019 draft by Toronto and has played in 501 career MiLB games, with a .245/.333/.451 slash. (By comparison, the White Sox picked outfielder James Beard in the fourth round in 2019, and he never made it past High-A ball.)
This move brings the White Sox 40-man roster back to 40.