Mets Named 'Great Landing Spot' for $50 Million All-Star
Mets Named 'Great Landing Spot' for $50 Million All-Star originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
With less than two months to go before the July 31 trade deadline, MLB teams are all taking a hard look at where they are, and how they might be able to improve.
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The NL-East leading New York Mets, owners of the best record (42-24) in the National League, are no exception.
In an article published Tuesday, suggesting what all 30 teams must do prior to the deadline, ESPN MLB writer Bradford Doolittle suggested the Mets need to asses center field.
"When the Mets acquired Jose Siri during the offseason, it seemed likely that Siri was a stopgap solution while New York waited on some of its outfield prospects to mature." Doolittle wrote.
"Tyrone Taylor has logged the most time in center, but he's best suited for a complementary role. Among the prospects, Drew Gilbert is in Triple-A, but hasn't hit there so far. Thus, center is an obvious position of need for New York, which seems like a great landing spot for Luis Robert Jr."
Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) catches a fly ballMatt Marton-Imagn Images
Robert Jr., who signed a six-year, $50 million deal with the White Sox in 2020, has long been the subject of trade rumors, despite his uncharacteristic performance at the plate this season.
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Marred in a 2-for-24 slump over his last seven games, Robert Jr. is slashing .177/.265/.281 with five home runs and 24 RBIs this season. But the 27-year old has shown flashes of greatness during his six years with the White Sox, making him one of the most coveted center fielders as the deadline approaches.
In 2023, Robert Jr. hit .264 with 38 home runs and 80 RBIs, was named an All-Star, and took home a Silver Slugger Award. The center fielder also has the ability to be a menace on the base paths, swiping 90 bases throughout his career, including 21 this season.
The Mets however, weren't the only team Doolittle mentioned that could make a move on Robert Jr. The San Diego Padres could be looking to upgrade in left field.
Related: Mets React to Major Pete Alonso News on Monday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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