Even with Luis Robert Jr.’s star shining bright as he continues his breakout campaign, an awfully dark shadow is lingering on what’s left of this 2023 Chicago White Sox campaign. What remains of the White Sox core has been equal parts injured and disappointing, and dejected post-game interviews further illustrate what looks to be a bleak short-term future rather than the adjusted window of contention that GM Rick Hahn claims.
Add to the mix a clubhouse atmosphere that is, at best, strained, and it’s clear that this team desperately needs a more significant shake-up than any trade deadline can provide.