Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert was forced to leave Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians after suffering an injury while trying to beat out a ground ball.
Robert was diagnosed with a right hip flexor strain, the team announced. X-rays came back negative, and he'll undergo further tests Monday. There currently isn't a timeline for his return.
Oh no no no no no. Luis Robert down.
— Ben Verlander (@Verly32) May 2, 2021
PLEASE be better than it looks! pic.twitter.com/TXCJylOZmI
Robert collapsed in pain after crossing first base and had to be helped off the field by trainers as he couldn't apply pressure on his right leg or walk under his own power.
It's the latest injury suffered by a White Sox outfielder. Eloy Jimenez is slated to miss most of the campaign with a ruptured pectoral tendon, and Adam Engel hasn't played in 2021 due to a hamstring issue.
Robert will be going on the injured list and remains without a specific timeline, though his outlook doesn't appear as severe as that of Jimenez.
Luis Robert going to the IL, per La Russa. Said the team is deep enough to cover during his absence and rehab, which will not be like Eloy's, La Russa added.
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) May 2, 2021
Robert, 23, is batting .316/.359/.463 across 103 plate appearances to start the season. Adam Eaton replaced him Sunday.