Summarize this content to 2000 words in 6 paragraphs The New York Yankees whiffed on re-signing Juan Soto this winter, but that could end up being a blessing in disguise. The Yankees have since added pitchers Devin Williams and Max Fried.Next, they’ll likely work on their lineup as they look to replace Soto in right field. The top option on the board seems to be Chicago Cubs outfielder Cody Bellinger, but the Yankees have reportedly run into a stalemate in those negotiations.As a pivot from the Cubs star, the Yankees could look to acquire another Chicago outfielder in a blockbuster deal. Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. sits on the trade block and the Yankees could swing a huge deal to bring him to the Bronx.
CHICAGO – MAY 14: Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off game winning single during the bottom of the ninth inning against the New York Yankees…
CHICAGO – MAY 14: Luis Robert #88 of the Chicago White Sox is mobbed by teammates after hitting a walk-off game winning single during the bottom of the ninth inning against the New York Yankees on May 14, 2022 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois.
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Here’s a deal that would send Robert to the Yankees this offseason:New York Yankees receive: OF Luis Robert Jr.Chicago White Sox receive: INF George Lombard Jr. (No. 3 prospect), LHP Brock Selvidge (No. 7 prospect), OF Francisco Vilorio (No. 15 prospect)The Bronx Bombers would get their Soto replacement in a big way. Robert slots into center field every day for the Yankees, allowing Aaron Judge to move to his natural position in right field.Robert would be an expensive add, but he comes with team control through 2027 and the potential to be another huge bat in manager Aaron Boone’s lineup. Despite Robert’s down year in 2024, his 38 home runs, 36 doubles, and .857 OPS in 2023 makes him worth the risk in this deal.New York has been holding onto prospect George Lombard Jr., but in a win-now move like this, he has to go. The 19-year-old was New York’s first round pick in 2023 and has flashed serious potential as a young prospect.Brock Selvidge doesn’t fit the White Sox’s trade plan of adding young bats to their system, but he’s too talented to pass up. The Yankees only have a few top-rated bats, so the White Sox would need to settle for adding another talented lefty to their system.Francisco Vilorio is an 18-year-old outfielder with some of the best raw tools in the Yankees’ system. He has a plus arm, plus bat, and plus speed while standing at six foot four.Chicago will continue to shop Robert around, but this deal would likely be enough to bring him to the Bronx, especially if the Yankees reported Bellinger trade falls through.More MLB: Mets Predicted To Sign $72 Million Breakout Star Pitcher In Juan Soto Follow-Up Move
