MLB insider names six teams as potential suitors for White Sox star Luis Robert Jr, including Dodgers and Phillies

The MLB's trade deadline may still be a ways away. However, rumors surrounding superstars such as Luis Robert Jr. will only continue to grow. The Chicago White Sox outfielder has become one of the hottest names on the market for a number of reasons, and any potential trade would undoubtedly be labeled as a blockbuster.

Luis Robert Jr. is only 26 years old, has made an All-Star appearance, and has several years of team control remaining on his contract. These reasons not only make him an appealing asset for teams to acquire but also a valuable one that the Chicago White Sox could use to help the club usher in a new era of the franchise.

"There are at least SIX Luis Robert Jr. suitors, per @JonHeyman. NL- Dodgers, Phillies and Braves. AL- Royals, Mariners and Blue Jays" - @BRWalkoff

As the trade deadline draws closer, Robert Jr. will likely find himself linked to nearly every contender across the league. However, there may be a smaller, much more realistic list. MLB insider Jon Heyman believes there are at least six potential suitors for the All-Star outfielder.

According to Heyman, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, Toronto Blue Jays, and Seattle Mariners are potential suitors to land Luis Robert Jr. Each of these teams will likely need to pay up if they hope to land the outfielder, who will remain under team control until the end of the 2029 season.

"Luis Robert Jr. breaks the tie with a MONSTER home run" - @NBCSWhiteSox

It's safe to say that if any of the teams mentioned above were to acquire Robert Jr, it would be a game-changing move that could greatly impact the trajectory of each club. Even though the outfielder is having a down season, he is still an impact player. Through 14 games this season, the White Sox star has posted a .182 batting average with five home runs and eight RBIs.

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What would teams need to trade in order to acquire Luis Robert Jr?

There is no doubt that if the Chicago White Sox were to move their 26-year-old outfielder, there would be looking to land a package of prospects. Depending on the quality of the prospect, the White Sox could likely fetch a number of top young talents.

It is difficult to gauge what kind of value the White Sox could get for their young outfielder. However, given the state of the franchise, they would likely seek a number of assets.

Last season, the club traded away a number of their veterans, including Lucas Giolito and Lance Lynn, in order to land young talent. That trend will likely continue this season as well.