Reds engaging in trade talks with White Sox for outfield bat Robert Jr.

The Cincinnati Reds could be adding to their outfield this offseason, possibly in the form of a trade with an American League club.According to several reports, including from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Reds are engaged in talks with the Chicago White Sox on a trade surrounding outfielder Luis Robert Jr.According to Nightengale, the New York Mets are also discussing a potential Robert deal, with Chicago seeking pitching depth.Robert, 28, has spent the first six seasons of his Major League career with the White Sox, debuting in 2020.His best season came in 2023, when the Cuban-born center fielder hit 38 home runs, drove in 80 runs and finished 12th in AL MVP voting.The following seasons haven’t been as productive for Robert, who has hit .223 with 28 home runs and a .660 OPS since the beginning of the 2024 season.Over his six-year career, Robert has hit .259 with a .313 on-base percentage and a .455 slugging percentage. Injuries have also been a part of Robert’s MLB career, with the outfielder playing in at least 110 games just twice in six seasons.

CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Reds could be adding to their outfield this offseason, possibly in the form of a trade with an American League club.

According to several reports, including from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, the Reds are engaged in talks with the Chicago White Sox on a trade surrounding outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

According to Nightengale, the New York Mets are also discussing a potential Robert deal, with Chicago seeking pitching depth.

Robert, 28, has spent the first six seasons of his Major League career with the White Sox, debuting in 2020.

His best season came in 2023, when the Cuban-born center fielder hit 38 home runs, drove in 80 runs and finished 12th in AL MVP voting.

The following seasons haven’t been as productive for Robert, who has hit .223 with 28 home runs and a .660 OPS since the beginning of the 2024 season.

Over his six-year career, Robert has hit .259 with a .313 on-base percentage and a .455 slugging percentage. Injuries have also been a part of Robert’s MLB career, with the outfielder playing in at least 110 games just twice in six seasons.