Frequently Asked Questions
Why was Luis Robert assigned to Kannapolis instead of Winston Salem?
Robert was assigned to Kannapolis because Winston Salem's outfield was already crowded with players like Micker Adolfo, Alex Call, Blake Rutherford, Joel Booker, and Luis Alexander Basabe. With Robert also coming off a serious thumb injury, Kannapolis made sense as a place for him to ease into professional baseball.
What injury did Luis Robert have before joining the White Sox minor league system?
Luis Robert was coming off a relatively serious thumb injury before being assigned to Kannapolis. The assignment was described as a rehab-like stint to let him get his feet wet in professional baseball without being rushed.
Who did the White Sox select in the 2018 MLB Draft?
The White Sox selected Oregon State middle infielder Nick Madrigal with the 4th overall pick, followed by Oklahoma outfielder Steele Walker. Both picks were part of a big couple of days for the White Sox farm system.
How will Luis Robert's assignment affect other White Sox prospects?
Robert's eventual promotion to Winston Salem is expected to be part of a chain reaction, with Eloy Jimenez moving up to Charlotte, creating a hole in Birmingham's roster likely filled by a Winston Salem outfielder like Luis Alexander Basabe. The White Sox are dealing with an embarrassment of riches finding at-bats for all their young talent.
Will Luis Robert stay in Kannapolis all season or get promoted?
The expectation is that Robert will tear up Low-A pitching and earn a promotion to Winston Salem fairly quickly. Kannapolis is viewed more as a short-term landing spot to get him healthy and acclimated to professional pitching rather than a long-term assignment.