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Mets Acquire Luis Robert Jr. From White Sox
The Mets strengthen their outfield with Luis Robert Jr., a former All-Star and Gold Glove winner, trading two young players to the White Sox.
- On Jan 20, 2026, the New York Mets agreed to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr., sending infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-handed pitcher Truman Pauley to the Chicago White Sox.
- After moving on from Brandon Nimmo and Jeff McNeil, the New York Mets sought outfield help and shifted from stalled Cody Bellinger talks to a less costly alternative last week.
- Last season, Luis Robert Jr. hit a career-worst.223 with 14 home runs and a career-best 33 stolen bases, ending his season on the injured list on Aug. 27.
- Per reporting, the Mets are absorbing the remaining contract which includes a $20M salary and a $20M club option for 2027 with a $2M buyout.
- With a fresh start, Luis Robert Jr. could regain consistent offense and defense, as the New York Mets hope his 1.4 WAR last two seasons aids their playoff push after 83-79 record last year.
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Luis Robert Jr. trade is exactly the type of gamble Mets should be taking
Steve Cohen's money is not only an asset going to the top of the market to, say, steal Bo Bichette away from the Phillies at the 11th-hour. But also to take a gamble. And I would argue a real worthwhile gamble on Luis Robert Jr.
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