CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a six-year, $50-million contract with outfielder Luis Robert, plus two club options that could extend the deal through the 2027 season.
Under terms of the contract, Robert, 22, will receive $1.5 million in 2020, $3.5 million in 2021, $6 million in 2022, $9.5 million in 2023, $12.5 million in 2024 and $15 million in 2025. The White Sox hold $20-million options for both 2026 and 2027, with $2 million buyouts for either season.
Robert, 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds, is rated by MLB.com as the u21161 prospect in the White Sox organization and u21163 overall in baseball.