"LUIS ROBERT TO THE YANKEES" APPEARS VERY REAL

The never-ending Giancarlo Stanton saga continues to dominate sports media, and frankly, it’s exhausting. Every day brings a new rumor, a fresh speculation, or yet another bold claim that the Yankees "NEED" a right-handed bat. It must be true, right? After all, Alex Verdugo and Anthony Rizzo—both lefties—have been available, yet the Yankees haven’t doubled back on that market.

And now, the latest name tossed into the rumor mill? Luis Robert of the Chicago White Sox.

According to MLB insider Robert Murray, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman is working the phones, exploring trade options to bolster the roster ahead of the 2025 season. AIBat fuels the speculation, stating, "Is Luis Robert on the New York Yankees' radar? It sure looks like it! The Yankees are considering adding a right-handed power hitter to their starting lineup."

Robert, while not actively demanding a trade, is well aware that his time with the White Sox could be coming to an end. Stuck in a brutal rebuild after a disastrous 121-loss season, Chicago seems poised to move its most valuable assets.

“From the business perspective, yes, I know there is a big chance of me being traded because it makes sense for the team and for the situation,” Robert told MLB.com. “I understand that. That’s something I have to live with and I will have to accept.”

Athlon Sports adds to the conversation, noting, "It’s probably not a great sign that Robert admitted he expected the White Sox to trade him. Then again, sportsbooks widely believe the White Sox will lose over 100 games again, so any positives on the South Side are few and far between."

So, is this actually happening? Is Luis Robert destined for pinstripes, or is this just another week of speculation leading to nothing? With Opening Day here, the Yankees are on the clock—if something’s brewing, when will it happen? Or are we just bracing for another round of empty noise? Stay tuned.