Yes, he also dealt with injuries. Because as much as you can’t talk White Sox without touching on his tradability, you can’t talk about Robert without discussing his injury history. When he’s right, he’s one of the most exciting players in baseball. Unfortunately, him being healthy and right are too often unaligned.
Holding onto him for now in all likelihood does minimal to hurt his value and can only truly inflate it. If he’s hitting in the first half, and healthy, he’d be one of the most sought-after bats on the market. Even if he’s not hitting or healthy, there will still be interest.
He’s still a gifted defender at worst, with tremendous power from the right side. He’s not someone the White Sox need to rush out the door by any means necessary, especially with him under team control through 2027 on a club option.
ARLINGTON, TEXAS – AUGUST 24: Danny Coulombe #54 of the Texas Rangers throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Globe Life Field on August 24, 2025 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tim Heitman/Getty Images)
3. Sign Left-Handed Reliever Danny Coulombe
Part of improving on a 60-win season is slamming the door on games you lead late. For the White Sox, fortifying their bullpen is paramount this offseason.
But when looking at their pen, especially the high-leverage guys, they’re rife with right-handers. Guys like Jordan Leasure, Grant Taylor, and Mike Vasil figure to assume a lot of high-leverage opportunities for Chicago.
Even Prelander Berroa, another righty, will surely factor into that mix when he comes back from Tommy John rehab.