Chicago White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. was being evaluated after he was hit by a pitch in his return to the lineup on Sunday after missing two games because of right adductor tightness. Robert went 0 for 3 while serving as the team's designated hitter in a 5-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs.

The Chicago White Sox have a specific player they want from the New York Mets, if the teams agree to a trade for Luis Robert Jr.

Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is in his sixth season with the Chicago White Sox after making his big-league debut in the pandemic-shortened 2020 campaign. The right-handed slugger dominated as a rookie, finishing second in American League Rookie of the Year voting and earning a Gold Glove award.