The Chicago White Sox reportedly have a high asking price for Luis Robert Jr. despite a history of injuries and underperformance.
One reason for that appears to be a fear of the league-wide perception, according to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Rosenthal reports that the White Sox do not want to look foolish if they trade Robert Jr. for a mid-level prospect only to see him regain his 2023 form with another team. 2023 was the year Robert Jr. made the AL All-Star team and played like a rising star.