In both 2026 and 2027, Robert has a team option on his deal. Both are worth $20 million. That means the White Sox can activate those options and pay Robert $20 million to play for them in 2026, and potentially another $20 million to play for them in 2027.

The San Diego Padres have joined the group of teams that are looking to add Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

If they're looking to go the center field route, Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox makes sense for the Phillies. Once an All-Star in 2023, Robert has had back-to-back down years, but he could catch lightning in a bottle for two months if he maintains his current hot streak at the plate.