Luis Robert

Whether or not you draft Luis Robert depends entirely on how risk-averse you are to injuries. The 25-year-old set a new career high in 2022 in games played and still didn't crack 100, finishing at 98 with a variety of ailments and injuries derailing any sort of rhythm he could get. In three seasons, he only has 924 plate appearances, and fantasy managers have been left to wonder what it would look like if he got 600 appearances in one season. The tools are all there: Robert has good speed, reduced his strikeout rate in 2022, and his expected slash numbers will be helpful to fantasy squads. If you can stomach the idea of spending a high-round draft pick on an injury risk with a high ceiling, Robert could be a steal. Or he could clog your IL for two-thirds of the season. Up to you.

Luis Robert (wrist) placed on IL

Luis Robert has been placed on the 10-day IL with a left wrist sprain. Mark Payton has been called up.

Fantasy Impact

It's been pretty clear that Robert's wrist has been bothering him for some time now and the White Sox will finally put him on the IL. He technically can return before the end of the season, but it wouldn't be surprising if he doesn't return in 2022. Mark Payton is starting in LF with AJ Pollock starting in CF Saturday.