Remember when the San Diego Padres were desperate to add an outfielder? Rumors were flying, and at one point, the Friars checked in on White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. But who could have blamed them? Robert Jr. is an elite runner and can be a very good fielder when he gives his best effort.
San Diego wound up not landing the 28-year-old outfielder because Chicago wanted way too much in return for him. While some Padres fans were initially excited about them missing out because he was struggling at the plate, some still wondered whether the team squashed the opportunity to add a potential All-Star who just needed a change of scenery.