White Sox Are 'Listening To Offers' On Superstar; Could Braves Get Involved?

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr.

The Atlanta Braves recently were dealt a heavy blow.

Atlanta unsurprisingly has been one of the best teams in baseball this season but will be without the services of its best player for the rest of the 2024 campaign. Braves superstar Ronald Acuña Jr. recently suffered a knee injury and will not return this season.

Although the club may not necessarily look to completely fill Acuña's shoes, there could be some intriguing players available around the trade deadline. 

One player who surprisingly could be available is Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. While it's not guaranteed that he will be moved, Chicago reportedly is "listening to offers" on everyone -- including Robert -- according to USA Today Sports' Bob Nightengale. 

"The White Sox are listening to offers on anybody and everybody, including center fielder Luis Robert, who’s under contract through 2027, and owed about $61 million if his two club options are picked up," Nightengale said. "The White Sox would command a package greater than what the Padres gave up for Juan Soto at the 2022 deadline."

A move for Robert should be considered unlikely, but he could be the only outfielder available who could come close to Acuña's production. He started the season late due to an injury but clubbed 38 home runs last season, drove in 80 runs, stole 20 bases, and slashed .264/.315/.542.

There is no single player who could replace Acuña, but Robert could make some sense if the Braves want to make a major splash down the stretch.

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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career. 
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