The Philadelphia Phillies have been eyeing a blockbuster trade to bring Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. to their roster for months. While the deal has yet to materialize, the offseason activity suggests it could soon become a reality. The White Sox are in the process of offloading their star players, having already traded pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox. With Robert likely next on the chopping block, the Phillies may be poised to make their move.
Though Philadelphia missed out on Crochet, they remain in the hunt for Robert, and a deal could come together in the coming weeks. Here’s a trade proposal that might seal the deal:
Philadelphia Phillies receive:
- OF Luis Robert Jr.
Chicago White Sox receive:
- OF Justin Crawford (No. 3 prospect)
- SS Bryan Rincon (No. 10 prospect)
- OF Emaarion Boyd (No. 23 prospect)
This trade would bring Robert to Philadelphia, giving the Phillies a young, dynamic outfielder while keeping third baseman Alec Bohm available for future moves. Bohm’s flexibility could allow the team to retain him for the 2025 season or use him in a blockbuster trade to acquire a starting pitcher.
Robert, who still has three years of team control on his contract—including $20 million club options for 2026 and 2027—had a quieter season in 2024. However, his 2023 campaign was stellar, featuring 38 home runs and 36 doubles.
For the White Sox, this deal adds three promising position-player prospects to their farm system. Crawford, ranked as MLB Pipeline’s 53rd-best prospect for 2025, was previously part of discussions involving Crochet. His inclusion indicates Chicago’s continued interest. Rincon, a switch-hitting shortstop, had a challenging 2024 season but remains a talent with significant upside and would likely rank as the organization’s second-best shortstop prospect.
Meanwhile, Boyd is a speed-focused outfielder with game-changing potential when he gets on base. Averaging nearly a stolen base every two games in his minor league career, Boyd serves as a high-upside addition to Chicago’s developmental pipeline.
This trade could reshape both teams, giving the Phillies a valuable addition to their lineup and providing the White Sox with much-needed depth for their rebuild.
