3 Chicago White Sox trade packages with Chicago Cubs for Luis Robert Jr.
The Chicago Cubs could use another big hitter. Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox would be a great fit for them.
The Chicago White Sox have had an incredibly bad season. They are the worst team in Major League Baseball and it is only going to get worse. Part of getting worse will be the trades they make during the season.
Now there are reports from Jon Heyman that they are actively shopping Luis Robert Jr. He is the best player on the team and one of the only ones worth anything to other squads around the league.
The White Sox are 'actively seeking packages' for Luis Robert Jr., per @JonHeyman pic.twitter.com/hH1nZzol8A
— B/R Walk-Off (@BRWalkoff) June 7, 2024
One team that could use him badly is the Chicago Cubs. If they added him, they could put him in centerfield, move Cody Bellinger back to first base, and fill in the rest from there.
Robert Jr. wouldn’t have to move but he’d be going way up in the standings. A player like Robert doesn’t become available often and the Cubs should be one of the teams moving mountains to get him.
If the Chicago Cubs were to go after him, one of these three trade packages may get it done or be a good starting point:
The Chicago Cubs would have to give up a lot for Luis Robert Jr.
To Cubs: Luis Robert Jr.
To White Sox: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Matt Shaw
The Chicago Cubs have some really good young players. They would be moving a couple of them to the White Sox if they were to acquire Luis Robert Jr. It makes sense because Robert would be their best player.
In acquiring Robert, as mentioned before, Bellinger would move to first base and they would have plenty of DH options. One expendable player for them would be Pete Crow-Armstrong.
PCA has had an up-and-down start to his MLB career but he has tons of talent. He has graduated from prospect status but he is still just 22 years old which is the age range that the White Sox will be looking for.
With all of those spots filling up on the north side, there is plenty of room on the south side for PCA to develop.
Matt Shaw is a third baseman who currently sits as the Cubs’ number three prospect. He is a great player that has a high ceiling in MLB. With Yoan Moncada on his way out, Shaw could be a guy they put their faith in.
The Cubs have good players that the White Sox could use going forward
To Cubs: Luis Robert Jr.
To White Sox: Cade Horton, Fernando Cruz, Michael Busch
The Chicago White Sox are looking for prospects again. It is a sad state of affairs but it is the reality of the situation. If they trade Luis Robert Jr., chances are that they are going to be getting mostly prospects in return.
Cade Horton is the number one prospect in the Cubs’ system. He is a RHP that is close to being ready for MLB action. As of right now, Horton is considered to be the #17 prospect in all of baseball.
Fernando Cruz is a shortstop in the Cubs’ system. He is currently their number eight prospect. The thing is that their number seven guy (Jefferson Rojas) is also a shortstop.
They also have Dansby Swanson on a long-term contract worth a lot of money. That position won’t be opening up for them anytime soon so moving one of their SS prospects might be a good idea.
Michael Busch also comes back to the White Sox in this mock trade. He had a great start to the 2024 season and is currently a big part of the Cubs’ lineup. The White Sox could use a bat like that right now.
Trading Luis Robert Jr. is a move that would really help the White Sox long term.
The White Sox can make the Cubs pay the “crosstown tax” in this trade
To Cubs: Luis Robert Jr.
To White Sox: Pete Crow Armstrong, Cade Horton, Brennen Davis, Kohl Franklin
The Chicago White Sox have to take this rebuild seriously if they want ever to become contenders again. That means that if they are going to trade an elite player like Luis Robert Jr, they need to get something good for him.
Pete Crow-Armstrong was their top prospect and then when he graduated, it became Cade Horton. These two would be a great center for a blockbuster deal.
There was even a point where Brennen Davis was a top Cubs prospect. He was also considered one of the top guys in all of baseball. However, recent injuries and inconsistent play have led to him falling in the rankings.
It is shocking that Davis hasn’t become an MLB player yet but is still young enough to believe in. As a third player in a trade, it would be a great risk for the Sox.
Kohl Franklin is in a similar boat to Davis. He is also out right now after having elbow surgery. It is a big-time risk but he is a talented pitcher. As a fourth player in the deal, it makes sense to consider.
The White Sox can be smart with this if it comes true. If they mess it up, they will be even worse for longer.
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