Even now, the possibility of the Seattle Mariners pulling off a trade for Luis Robert Jr. might not sound especially appetizing. In fact, it might even be downright repulsive.
It's a notion that has been floated in the past, including by MLB insider Francys Romero in June. That was when Robert was still batting under the Mendoza line for the Chicago White Sox, with an OPS in the .500s to boot. This was also around when even he was down on his trade value.
“Right now, as my season is going, I don't think anybody is going to take a chance on me,” said Robert in May through interpreter Billy Russo, as per Scott Merkin of MLB.