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3 days ago
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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. Advertisement 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. Advertisement 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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11-05-2025
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Mets Fans Get News on Potential Blockbuster Luis Robert Trade
With the New York Mets off to a National League East-leading 26-15 after a 6-2 win over the red-hot Chicago Cubs, it doesn't seem there's much that could be improved. Juan Soto has been great, with a 1.219 OPS and five home runs in May after posting a mediocre .701 OPS in his first month in Queens. Advertisement The one area that feels shaky is center field, where Jose Siri's fractured tibia has left Tyrone Taylor as the Mets' best option; Taylor has only a .648 OPS and .241 average with one home run. As a result, the Mets have been connected all year to White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, who has long been considered Chicago's best trade chip,. Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) singles in a run in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Aiken-Imagn Images USA Today's Bob Nightengale has been igniting the flame of rumors connecting Robert to the Mets, with his May 4th column suggesting the White Sox were interested in moving Robert before Memorial Day, while his value is still high, and his column Sunday saying the Mets have checked in on Robert. Advertisement The return, per Nightengale, seems to center around Mets' No. 15 prospect pitcher Blake Tidwell. However, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman poured cold water on any rumors, saying there's "nothing hot" between the two teams. Of course, that could change, and reports saying there are the beginnings of trade talks should give fans some hope. Robert has gone just 4-for-19 since Nightengale's column on May 4th, and has posted a subpar 82 wRC+ in 137 games since the start of 2024, also striking out 32.6% of the time. His power potential is definitely there, and the White Sox would be smart to explore a trade at the right price. Advertisement Related: Astros Facing Jose Altuve Decision After Latest Ranking Related: Old Robert Prevost Photo Confirms Pope Leo XIV's White Sox Fandom Related: Fans Respond to Viral Tweet Comparing Francisco Lindor to Derek Jeter
Washington Post
15-04-2025
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Mets outfielder Jose Siri is headed to the injured list with a broken leg
MINNEAPOLIS — New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri is headed to the injured list with a broken left leg. Siri fouled a pitch off the leg Saturday against the Athletics and had to be carted off the field. An initial X-ray was negative, but Siri underwent an MRI on Monday that showed a fractured tibia.
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12-04-2025
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Athletics' minor league stadium issues come to bear when golf cart breaks down after player's injury
When the team formerly known as the Oakland Athletics announced they would play the 2025 season and beyond in Sacramento's Sutter Health Park, a Triple-A stadium, there were a number of issues flagged. Beyond the sharp criticism of the Las Vegas-bound team's decision in the first place, there were concerns about the park's facilities, most notably the players' clubhouses. While the A's spent millions of dollars renovating them to make them more MLB-worthy, there was no changing the fact the clubhouses were located beyond the center-field wall, rather than behind the first- and third- base lines like every MLB stadium. Advertisement That became an issue on Saturday. New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri started the chain of events when he fouled a pitch from A's starter J.T. Ginn off his left knee in the second inning. Siri immediately fell to the ground and eventually limped to the Mets dugout under guidance by a trainer. Tyrone Taylor took over the at-bat for him, and struck out to end the frame. Siri's knee apparently continued to feel worse over the next few minutes, as the Mets called for a cart to pick him up and take him to the clubhouse facilities. Which, again, are in center field. The Mets ended up needing two carts, as one broke down on the way out. Several A's employees had to manually push the cart through a gate in center field, and it did not look easy. The situation delayed the bottom of the second inning as the amused crowd looked on. Advertisement Fortunately, the SNY booth was on the case with its usual level of analysis, such as "This is something out of Keystone Cops." The A's are going to be playing at Sutter Health Park for at least three seasons. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images) (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect / Reuters) Remember, the A's are signed up for at least years of this ballpark, which has a capacity of 14,014. Aside from the Tampa Bay Rays' interim home of Steinbrenner Field, the next-closest MLB stadium by capacity is the Cleveland Guardians' Progressive Field at 34,830. Unlike the Rays, the A's are at their current stadium by choice, with the MLB league office's full support. Fortunately, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters after the game that Siri's X-rays were negative for any damage and there are no plans for him to undergo further testing. Mendoza described the injury as a contusion and said the team will monitor the knee over the next few days before making an injured list decision.
