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Chicago White Sox CF Luis Robert Jr. returns from sprained pinkie finger and is ready to wear 2 sliding mitts

The Chicago White Sox' Zach Remillard slides in safely behind Chicago Cubs catcher Yan Gomes to score on a single by Elvis Andrus in the second inning at Wrigley Field on Tuesday, Aug. 15, 2023, in Chicago.

CHICAGO — Luis Robert Jr. had been wearing a sliding mitt on his left hand for protection when he was on base.

The Chicago White Sox center fielder attempted to steal third base in the third inning on Aug. 9 against the New York Yankees. The throw beat him to the bag, but Robert said that’s when his instincts took over. He did a swim move with his left hand, avoided the tag and sneaked his right hand in safely.

Unfortunately for Robert,

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