Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox was considered one of the hottest commodities at the trade deadline. Teams like the Phillies and Mets were constantly checking in with Chicago’s front office about a possible trade.
Along with the two NL East juggernauts, the Padres were also making phone calls to Chicago in hopes of filling a void in the outfield. However, when reports came out about the asking price for Robert Jr., negotiations came to a screeching halt.
Padres would not budge on trade for Luis Robert Jr. ahead of trade deadline
The Padres were considered front runners for Luis Robert Jr.