LUIS ROBERT NEWS

Playing Sunday Robert (ribs) is starting in center field and batting second in Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Robert has been dealing with soreness in his rib cage, which has kept him out of the lineup for the last two games. However, the 27-year-old outfielder will return for the regular-season finale. Since Sept. 1, Robert has slashed .237/.295/.313 with two RBI across 88 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Robert (ribs) isn't in Chicago's lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Soreness near Robert's rib cage prevented him from playing in Friday's game, and the issue is apparently severe enough to warrant another absence Saturday. While he rests, Andrew Benintendi, Dominic Fletcher and Zach DeLoach will form the Sox's outfield trio.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Robert (ribs) isn't in Chicago's lineup for Saturday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Soreness near Robert's rib cage prevented him from playing in Friday's game, and the issue is apparently severe enough to warrant another absence Saturday. While Robert rests, Andrew Benintendi, Dominic Fletcher and Zach DeLoach will form Chicago's outfield trio.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out with sore rib cage Robert is not in Friday's lineup due to some soreness in his rib cage area, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's not clear when or how Robert suffered the injury, but the White Sox believe he could be ready to return to the lineup Saturday. Dominic Fletcher is handling center field in Friday's game against the Tigers.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Getting breather Friday Robert is absent from the lineup for Friday's contest in Detroit.

Impact It's a routine day off for Roberts, who sports just a .632 OPS with zero home runs this month. Dominic Fletcher will slide over to make a start in center field for the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

CF Luis Robert Jr. takes responsibility for White Sox's struggles

Luis Robert Jr. is blaming himself for the terrible season for the Chicago White Sox

SEPTEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting afternoon off Robert is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact Zach DeLoach will step in as Chicago's No. 2 hitter and starter in center field while Robert retreats to the bench for the day game after a night game. Robert had started in each of the White Sox's last 13 games, slashing .264/.298/.321 with no home runs, one stolen base, seven runs and two RBI during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi hits a game-ending homer as the White Sox stop their home slide with 7-6 win over A's

Andrew Benintendi hit a leadoff homer in the ninth inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped a 16-game home losing streak by edging the Oakland Athletics 7-6

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians LHP Joey Cantillo loses bid for perfect game with two outs in the 7th inning

Cleveland Guardians left-hander Joey Cantillo retired his first 20 batters before Andrew Benintendi singled with two outs in the seventh inning to give the Chicago White Sox their...

SEPTEMBER 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Pivetta K's Luis Robert Jr. | 09/06/2024 Nick Pivetta picks up his first K of the night, sitting down Luis Robert Jr. for the second out of the top of the 1st inning

SEPTEMBER 7 • MLB.COM

Starting in center field Robert (hamstring) is starting in center field and batting second Friday against the Red Sox.

Impact Robert exited Wednesday's game due to right hamstring tightness and the White Sox were off Thursday. He is hitting .220 with 12 home runs and 20 steals in 75 games since coming off the injured list in June.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with trainer Robert was removed from Wednesday's game against the Orioles due to an apparent injury, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Robert appeared to suffer the injury as he grounded into a double play during the sixth inning, though it's unclear what exactly is bothering him. Should he have to sit out Friday's contest, Corey Julks and Zach DeLoach would be candidates to pick up a start in the outfield.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Robert is not in the lineup for Monday's game in Baltimore.

Impact It looks to be a routine day off for Robert, who had started each of the previous seven tilts. Dominic Fletcher will slide over to center field and Zach DeLoach will get a start in right field Monday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox bring 8-game losing streak into matchup with the Mets

The Chicago White Sox look to end an eight-game skid when they play the New York Mets

AUGUST 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rangers take on the White Sox after Seager's 4-hit game

The Texas Rangers take on the Chicago White Sox after Corey Seager had four hits on Wednesday in a 4-3 win over the White Sox

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox take 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Rangers

The Chicago White Sox look to end their four-game losing streak when they take on the Texas Rangers

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox take home losing streak into matchup against the Rangers

The Chicago White Sox take on the Texas Rangers looking to end a six-game home slide

AUGUST 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Sunday Robert is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Robert started the previous 10 games and will receive Sunday off after he posted a .943 OPS during that span. Dominic Fletcher will shift to center field while Corey Julks receives a start in right for the series finale versus Detroit.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers visit the White Sox to start 4-game series

The Chicago White Sox begin a four-game series at home against the Detroit Tigers on Friday

AUGUST 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swipes two bags in victory Robert went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two runs and two stolen bases in Wednesday's 6-2 win against the Giants.

Impact Robert scored the go-ahead run in the ninth inning, reaching on a one-out walk, advancing to second on a stolen base and to third on an infield single before crossing the plate on another single. He had previously swiped a bag in the sixth inning and is now up to 20 thefts on the campaign. That ties the career-high mark Robert established last season.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Korey Lee and Lenyn Sosa deliver RBI hits in the 9th as White Sox beat Giants 6-2

Korey Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single that highlighted a four-run ninth inning as the Chicago White Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 6-2 win over the San Francisco Giants

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox look to stop road losing streak, play the Giants

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the San Francisco Giants looking to end a four-game road losing streak

AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Three hits, steal in loss Robert went 3-for-5 with one RBI, a stolen base and a run scored in Monday's 5-3 loss to the Giants.

Impact Robert has gone 10-for-26 (.385) over his last six games, though his steal Monday was his first successful attempt in three tries in that span. The outfielder has had little sustained success in 2024, slashing .216/.273/.418 with 14 home runs, 18 steals, 32 RBI and 31 runs scored across 69 contests. Still, he's one of the White Sox's better bats and continues to see plenty of playing time in center field.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Chapman homers in the 6th as Giants beat White Sox 5-3

Matt Chapman hit his 20th home run, Kyle Harrison pitched six strong innings and the San Francisco Giants beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 on Monday night

AUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Goes deep twice Robert went 4-for-5 with two home runs and four RBI in Friday's win over Houston.

Impact Robert ripped a two-run homer in the third inning, a solo shot in the fifth and finished his day with an RBI single in the eighth. He snapped a 16-game homerless drought, during which he went 8-for-65 (.123) with two extra-base hits. It was Robert's first multi-homer game since March 30 and he's up to 14 long balls through 66 games. He's slashing .212/.272/.424 with 26 extra-base hits and 17 steals.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE