Mets, Robert and MLB trade market
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Recent reports have said that the Chicago White Sox could be shopping CF Luis Robert Jr. One of the teams interested: the San Diego Padres.
The New York Mets could look to bolster their roster even more by swinging a trade for star outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
The New York Mets are eyeing a former 38-home-run hitter after the departure of Pete Alonso in free agency this week.
The Mets are looking to re-sign Tyler Rogers, while showing interest in trade deals for Luis Robert Jr. and Tarik Skubal.
The Mets have reportedly inquired about White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., whom they’ve been linked to in the past.
In 2025, they effectively paid slot value for high school shortstop and 10th overall pick Billy Carlson. The Sox went above slot value in 2024 for left-hander and fifth overall pick Hagen Smith, who became the 12th player to receive a bonus of $8 million or more. It also was the largest for a left-handed pitcher in draft history.
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. knew there was a possibility he would be traded. “But my hope was always to stay here,” Robert said through an interpreter Friday while sitting in the visitors dugout at Angel Stadium.