Luis Robert Will Be Activated And Start On Monday Night
Luis Robert (hip) will be activated from the 60-day injured list and be in the starting lineup on Monday night, according to Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Robert has been out since the beginning of May with a Grade 3 right hip flexor strain after starting off the season hot at the plate, as he was slashing .316/.359/.463 with one home run, four steals, eight RBI and 11 runs scored over 25 games. He'll be a welcome addition back to the lineup for managers who have had him stashed on the injured list all season long.
Source: Scott Merkin
Chicago White Sox outfielder Source: Scott Merkin
Luis Robert Jr. Drawing Interest From Mets
Luis Robert Jr. is reportedly drawing interest from around the league. The New York Mets are taking a look at Robert as a possible mid-season addition to their roster. The slash line hasn't been pretty, but Robert does lead the American League with 15 steals this season. He figures to be one of the bigger bats available at this year's trade deadline. The White Sox are reportedly interested in Mets' pitching prospect Blade Tidwell. He recently made his MLB debut and could be someone that could be an immediate impact arm in Chicago. It remains to be seen if the two sides will be able to come up with a deal.
Source: USA Today
Chicago White Sox outfielder Source: USA Today
Luis Robert Jr. Out On Sunday
Luis Robert Jr. (knee) remains out of the starting nine on Sunday when the White Sox face the Miami Marlins. Robert was unable to play to suit up on Saturday due to this injury as well. Fantasy managers should continue to monitor his status leading up to their next game on Tuesday evening against the Cincinnati Reds. Over his last 14 games, Robert has held a .265/.357/.469 slash line with one double, three home runs, 10 RBI, and eight stolen bases. With Robert sitting out, Michael Taylor will cover center field and bat in the nine-hole. Given Robert's five-category upside, he remains a strong option in all standard formats going forward. This afternoon, the White Sox carry decent streaming appeal in DFS, facing Sandy Alcantara, who enters this game with an 8.42 ERA.
Source: MLB.com
Chicago White Sox outfielder Source: MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. Not In Tuesday's Lineup
Luis Robert Jr. will get a breather on Tuesday against the division-rival Kansas City Royals. With Robert on the bench, Michael Taylor will patrol center field and bat in the nine-hole against Royals right-hander Seth Lugo. Robert will take a much-needed day off after starting each of the team's last 16 games. The 27-year-old hit .241/.371/.483 with four home runs and nine stolen bases over those 16 games. The Cuban outfielder does have 15 steals on the year in 117 at-bats, but he's hitting a disappointing .188 (22 hits) with five home runs, 15 RBI and 19 runs scored as the team's everyday center fielder. Fantasy managers setting DFS lineups can do better than Taylor, who is hitting just .191 (13-for-68) with a homer, six RBI and three steals as a reserve outfielder. He's hitting .091 with a .182 OPS in 11 career at-bats against Lugo.
Source: MLB.com
Chicago White Sox outfielder Source: MLB.com
Luis Robert Jr. Knocks In Four Runs
Luis Robert Jr. extended his hitting streak to six games during Thursday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers. Robert wasted no time as he knocked in an RBI with a single in the first inning. He would later slap a bases-clearing double to center field in the seventh inning. Robert finished his day 2-for-4 with four RBI and a stolen base in the blowout win. The slugging outfielder has 13 steals already, which is the most in the American League. Robert has shown the ability to be a star in this league earlier in his career, so hopefully he's back to being that kind of hitter. Robert should be rostered in most fantasy formats going forward.
Source: mlb.com
Chicago White Sox outfielder Source: mlb.com
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