Mets Acquire Luis Robert Jr. in Trade with White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley. Robert, 28, is expected to take an everyday starting role. Despite being limited by hamstring strains in 2025, he recorded a career-high 33 stolen bases. He was a 2023 All-Star and Silver Slugger, and a 2020 Gold Glove winner. The Mets will absorb his $20M salary for 2026 and a $20M club option for 2027 ($2M buyout). Robert maintains elite defense and sprint speed despite offensive regression in 2025.