Mets, White Sox Luis Robert Trade Report Surfaces originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is just a few seasons removed from receiving down-ballot American League MVP votes. Finishing 12th for that award in 2023, which is his lone All-Star season, Robert posted an .857 OPS en route to Silver Slugger honors.
Since that campaign, it has been a struggle for the right-handed center fielder. In 173 games since the 2024 MLB season began, Robert has hit just .209 with an OPS+ of 77 that rates well-below league average.
Still just 27 years old, there is reason to believe Robert could regain form, which is why he continues being named in trade rumors despite the poor production.
Earlier this week, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported some intel on the trade buzz surrounding Robert. Not only did the MLB insider predict Robert will almost certainly be traded if healthy, but Nightengale named the New York Mets as one of the teams keeping close tabs.
“The likelihood of Robert being traded barring an injury? Just about 100%,” Nightengale wrote. “… It’s not as if anyone is going to pick up the $20 million options on him this year or next, but the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies are keeping close tabs on him.”
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— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) June 26, 2025
New York, currently mired in a skid that has produced just three wins in 10 games, could use outfield help. With Jesse Winker and Jose Siri both out with injuries, the Mets have turned to different options in the outfield with varying levels of success.
Robert would be an upside swing for the Mets, but even amid what has been a dreadful 2025 campaign, the Cuban outfielder owns an .870 OPS against left-handed pitching. As a team, the Mets rank just 17th in MLB with a .675 OPS against lefties (via MLB), meaning even this version of Robert could help.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.