The Mets’ primary worry, like with any competing club, will undoubtedly be on the mound, but the team could use a center fielder, and there are a couple available.
According to Bleacher Report’s Kerry Miller, the Mets would acquire Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox, who is widely regarded as a league star.
“However, the Mets’ center field predicament is every bit as troublesome as we imagined it would be when they chose that place to be (by their recent standards) exceptionally thrifty, rolling with a $5.425 million platoon of Jose Siri and Tyrone Taylor.
“In 11 games, they have gone a combined 5-for-40 (.125) at the plate with no home runs, resulting in a negative bWAR. Siri normally adds value with his baserunning speed and defensive range, but it may not be enough at a position that could be the Mets’ Achilles’ heel in a loaded NL East,” he said.
Other Teams Interested in Robert.
If the Mets desire him, he might be traded before the deadline, causing them to miss out. This is the type of player the Mets should aim to acquire right now, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today, who reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers have already contacted the White Sox about a potential trade.
“The Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers have tabled trade talks that would send center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the Dodgers for Triple-A Nightengale noted that James Outman is an outfielder and a front-line prospect.
Despite the fact that the transaction has not been consummated and there is now a lack of activity on that front, the Mets must recognize that the Dodgers are determined to win another World Series and will go to any length to achieve that goal.
If they want Robert and want to reconnect, expect it to happen.
Should the Mets acquire Robert?
Robert is a difficult player to analyze. Nobody should be upset if he signs with the New York Mets. He’s also on a reasonably friendly contract, with a six-year, $50 million agreement that includes a team option in 2026 and 2027.
However, his career hasn’t been as successful as some had suggested. Robert, a one-time All-Star, has struggled to remain healthy during his career, participating in more than 100 games only once.
When he was on the field, in 145 games, he hit 38 home runs and drove in 80 runs for a below-average White Sox squad.
If he were in the middle of the Mets’ lineup, he might benefit from having other sluggers around him. However, his injury record is difficult to ignore. Last season’s 224 average with only 14 home runs was not great.
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