Mets Predicted To Land $50 Million Silver Slugger As Trade Deadline Approaches
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The New York Mets added to their bullpen in a huge way by adding Tyler Rogers and Ryan Helsley on Wednesday. Both are going to be huge parts of the bullpen down the stretch as New York continues to build a World Series roster.
Now, the Mets need to add an outfielder with an impact bat and a solid glove.
Bleacher Report's Kerry Miller recently predicted the Mets would win the Luis Robert Jr. sweepstakes in a deal that sends Luisangel Acuña and Jonathan Pintaro to the Chicago White Sox.
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at...
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 18: Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park on July 18, 2025 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. More"To Robert's credit, he's putting together quite the 11th-hour audition tape, entering play on Wednesday with a .333/.429/.571 triple slash, three home runs and four stolen bases over his last 12 games -- in stark contrast to what had been sub-replacement-level production prior to three weeks ago," Miller wrote. "Surely, at least one of the NL East's two contenders has taken notice, as both the Mets and Phillies have managed just four home runs from center field in the entire 2025 campaign.
"(Also, he went 5-for-11 as the White Sox took two out of three from the Phillies this week. They certainly noticed him.) Of the two, the Mets are arguably more likely to make it happen, provided Chicago isn't actually requesting the moon in return for its 2023 All-Star."
Robert would be the perfect addition for the Mets.
He's an elite baserunner with Gold Glove defense at the very least. At his best, he pairs those two traits with a bat that can slug nearly 40 home runs and 40 doubles in a healthy season.
Robert has struggled at the plate this season, but the potential is still there. If the Mets can pull off a deal, there's a good chance he turns his play to the next level in Queens.
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