Chicago White Sox star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right flexor strain, as announced by the team on Saturday. He sustained the injury while running the bases in Friday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals.
Robert had been performing well so far in the season, with a .208/.240/.500 slash line and two home runs in his first six games. He is a key player for the White Sox, and his absence could have a significant impact on the team’s performance, especially considering their current 1-6 record.
This is not the first time Robert has dealt with injuries during his career. Despite playing in most games during the shortened 2020 season, he has struggled with various injuries in previous years, including a right hip flexor injury in 2021. Robert now joins Eloy Jiménez on the injured list, with Jiménez dealing with a left adductor strain.
In response to Robert’s injury, infielder Lenyn Sosa has been called up to fill his roster spot. The White Sox will face the Royals again on Saturday, with Kevin Pillar likely taking over in center field in Robert’s absence. Options from Triple-A Charlotte, such as Zach DeLoach and Brett Phillips, provide additional depth for the team during this time.
The news of Robert’s injury comes as a blow to White Sox fans who have high hopes for him to continue his impressive performance this season. However, they will be happy to see that he is taking steps towards recovery and hopes to return to action soon.
The White Sox are currently struggling to keep up with their opponents and are hoping that their young stars like Robert can help them turn things around soon.
As they continue their season without one of their top players, fans and experts alike will be eagerly watching how long it takes for Robert to recover and when he will return to action once again.
