White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. Out Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury

White Soxs Luis Robert Jr. Out Indefinitely With Hamstring Injury...

Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. will miss significant time after suffering a Grade 2 hamstring strain during Wednesday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The injury occurred in the third inning as Robert sprinted to first base, immediately grabbing his leg in visible pain.

The 28-year-old center fielder, who was batting .312 with 7 home runs this season, underwent an MRI Thursday morning confirming the severity. Team officials announced Robert will be reevaluated in 4-6 weeks, dealing a major blow to the White Sox's playoff hopes.

Robert's absence leaves a gaping hole in Chicago's lineup and outfield defense. The two-time Gold Glove winner had been off to his best career start, ranking among AL leaders in batting average and defensive runs saved.

Fans flooded social media with concern after seeing Robert collapse on the field. The injury trended nationally as baseball analysts debated how the White Sox can replace their $88 million franchise player. Chicago called up prospect Oscar Colás from Triple-A Charlotte as a temporary replacement.

This marks Robert's third significant injury since 2021, raising questions about his durability. The White Sox entered Thursday's game at 8-5, but now face an uphill battle in the competitive AL Central without their star center fielder.

Team trainer Brian Ball confirmed Robert will begin rehabilitation immediately but cautioned against rushing his return. Hamstring injuries typically require 6-8 weeks recovery for position players, potentially keeping Robert out until late May or early June.