The Chicago White Sox are open to trading their star outfielder, Luis Robert Jr., but only if they receive an appealing return in exchange. The team is reportedly looking for young position players, though it might be difficult to secure the kind of package they’re hoping for.
Given Robert’s potential, many teams are expected to show interest, with suitors already lining up. In 2023, Robert hit 38 home runs and stole 20 bases, but his 2024 season was far less impressive.
One possible destination for Robert could be the New York Yankees, especially if they miss out on Juan Soto. MLB Network’s Anthony Castrovince proposed a high-profile trade involving Robert moving to the Bronx, where the Yankees would send top prospect Jasson Dominguez to the White Sox.
Castrovince’s trade idea was relatively simple: the Yankees receive Robert and left-handed pitcher Jake Eder (No. 22 prospect), while the White Sox acquire Dominguez, who is the Yankees’ No. 1 prospect.
Castrovince argued that the White Sox would be getting a star in exchange for Dominguez, who, despite a promising start, had his stock fall due to an elbow injury in 2023 and a brief, unremarkable stint in the majors in 2024. He pointed out that Dominguez’s struggles could explain why the Yankees opted to play struggling outfielder Alex Verdugo over him in the postseason.
However, this trade proposal seems highly unlikely for both teams. The White Sox are seeking more than just a one-for-one trade—they are in desperate need of a complete organizational rebuild and would likely want multiple prospects, perhaps two, three, or even four, for Robert. On the Yankees’ side, Dominguez has been considered untouchable.
They even passed on trading him for Soto in the past, and given that Dominguez is much cheaper and under team control for a longer period than Robert, it would make little sense for the Yankees to part with him now in a deal like this.
In conclusion, while a trade for Robert might be on the table for New York, it’s highly unlikely that it would involve sending their prized prospect, Jasson Dominguez, in exchange for Robert. A trade for Robert would likely require a much different package, making this particular proposal unrealistic for both teams.
