The Philadelphia Phillies have been pursuing a blockbuster trade for Chicago White Sox outfielder. for several months, but a deal has yet to materialize. This offseason, the White Sox have been offloading their top talent, including starter Garrett Crochet, who was recently traded to the Boston Red Sox. With Robert likely to be the next star on the move, the Phillies—having missed out on Crochet—remain in the hunt for the outfielder.
Here’s a proposed trade scenario that could bring Robert to Philadelphia:
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 deal allows the Phillies to acquire a dynamic young outfielder while retaining third baseman Alec Bohm, providing flexibility to keep him for 2025 or include him in a separate trade for a starting pitcher. Robert remains under team control for three more seasons, with club options of $20 million for both 2026 and 2027. Although Robert’s 2024 season was a step back, he showcased his power in 2023, hitting 38 home runs and 36 doubles.
For the White Sox, this trade brings in three promising position-player prospects to bolster their farm system. Justin Crawford, ranked 53rd on MLB Pipeline’s top prospects for 2025, was reportedly part of trade discussions for Crochet, signaling Chicago’s prior interest. Bryan Rincon, a switch-hitting shortstop, could immediately slot in as the White Sox’s second-best shortstop prospect despite struggling in 2024. Lastly, Emaarion Boyd adds upside as a speed-first outfielder with game-changing potential on the basepaths, averaging nearly a stolen base every two minor league games.
This deal offers both teams an opportunity to address their needs and build for the future.
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