The story of the Mets this winter modified for the higher seemingly straight away. Using the wave from the signing of Bo Bichette final week, the Mets added one other high-profile hitter to the group with the acquisition of heart fielder Luis Robert Jr. on Tuesday night time.
It took two tries, however the Chicago White Sox ultimately traded Robert for infielder Luisangel Acuña, and Truman Pauley, a right-handed A-ball pitcher, the Mets introduced.
The Mets regarded into buying Robert on the commerce deadline, however ultimately acquired Cedric Mullins from the Baltimore Orioles as an alternative. Mullins had a disappointing few months with the Mets, leaving the crew searching for an improve in 2026.
Robert, a 27-year-old out of Cuba, has a .259 common with a .767 OPS, 102 homers and 102 stolen bases over six seasons with the White Sox. Defensively, he has 33 Outs Above Common. He has another yr left on his contract.
This fills out the Mets’ outfield. Robert will play between Tyrone Taylor in left and Juan Soto in proper. Taylor is coming off of a down season offensively, however is an incredible defender in heart area. Soto struggled defensively final season, his first in Queens after enjoying within the Bronx. Prime outfield prospect Carson Benge may even get an opportunity to make the crew out of camp, however as an alternative of counting on an unproven prospect, the Mets now have a confirmed commodity in Robert.
Acuña has been a promising prospect for the Mets since coming to New York within the Max Scherzer commerce, however the Mets have just a few too many younger infielders, with Brett Baty, Mark Vientos and Ronny Mauricio needing locations to play. The 23-year-old Acuña, the brother of Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr., hit .248 in 109 main league video games during the last two seasons.
