Luis Robert Jr. Returns to Chicago’s Rate Field as a New York Met
Luis Robert Jr. returned to Chicago's Rate Field, now playing for the visiting New York Mets, to face his former team, the White Sox. Despite a past as a key player for the Sox, Robert was met with a "smattering…
Chicago, IL, August 21, 2026 —
Luis Robert Jr. made his anticipated return to Chicago’s Rate Field on Tuesday, but this time in the uniform of the visiting New York Mets, facing his former club, the Chicago White Sox.
The outfielder, once a prominent figure for the White Sox, was met with a smattering of boos from the home crowd upon his arrival. Robert acknowledged the reception and commented on the current performance of his former team.
“The team has played well in my absence,” Robert observed. He noted that the White Sox have excelled offensively, even leading the American League in runs per game. This success for the team comes while Robert is navigating a season marked by injuries that have limited his playing time and potentially impacted his trade value.
Robert’s tenure with the White Sox saw him become a significant player, but his recent history has been plagued by physical setbacks. This contrast between his personal struggles and the team’s current offensive prowess sets a complex backdrop for his return to his former home ballpark.
The details surrounding the specific games Robert will play during the Mets’ series in Chicago were not provided in the summary. Information regarding his reception by former teammates or any specific interactions during the series was also not detailed.
Story summarized from the original created by James Fegan on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
