MLB Rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers Rumors: Luis Robert Jr. Trade Could Be LA’s Next Big Splash
After a 2024 World Series title and a blockbuster offseason, you’d think the Los Angeles Dodgers might be done making waves. But in typical LA fashion, they may not be satisfied just yet. According to reports and whispers, the next superstar on their radar is none other than Luis Robert Jr., the explosive yet injury-prone center fielder from the Chicago White Sox.
Why the Dodgers Might Make This Move
Even after adding Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and Tanner Scott, and retaining Teoscar Hernández, there’s one soft spot in the Dodgers’ lineup: center field.
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Andy Pages has yet to cement himself (.239 AVG, .698 OPS across 460 at-bats).
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Michael Conforto has been solid, but not spectacular.
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October looms, and the Dodgers — always built with the postseason in mind — know every position matters in crunch time.
That’s where Luis Robert Jr. enters the chat.
Luis Robert Jr.: Boom or Bust?
At his best, Robert is one of the most electrifying talents in baseball. In 2023, he hit:
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38 home runs
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.542 slugging
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All-Star and Silver Slugger honors
But injuries have always been the story with him. In 2025, he’s off to a brutal .136 start through 17 games, and questions about his durability remain.
Still, when healthy? He’s a dynamic Gold Glove-caliber outfielder with game-changing speed and pop. In a stacked Dodgers lineup, he wouldn’t need to carry the team — he’d just need to stay healthy and be himself.
Would the White Sox Really Move Him?
They kept Robert during their 2024 firesale — but that was then. Now they’re worse than ever and possibly facing more pressure to rebuild aggressively. They’ve already dealt:
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Michael Kopech (to LA)
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Tommy Edman
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Bryan De La Cruz
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Josh Bell
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And more
According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale, there’s reason to believe a Robert trade is still on the table, and past trade history between the Dodgers and White Sox (see: Kopech deal) makes this route more plausible.
Why the Fit Makes Sense
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Robert could slot into center or left field, giving LA flexibility.
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He’s under team control through 2027, adding long-term value.
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The Dodgers wouldn’t need to overextend their roster; they’d simply upgrade an area of need.
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LA could bank on their excellent training staff and environment to help Robert stay on the field.
And if the White Sox ask for a monster haul? Andrew Friedman has been known to walk away — unless the deal is too good to pass up.
Bottom Line
This wouldn't just be another “rich get richer” move — it’d be a strategic postseason play for a team that doesn’t rest on its laurels.
If Pages continues to underwhelm and Robert starts heating up, expect these talks to pick up fast — especially as the White Sox spiral deeper into a rebuild.
Would you want to see LA go after Luis Robert Jr.? Or should they ride with what they've got in the outfield?
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