"Chicago White Sox centerfielder Luis Robert Jr. (88) hits a RBI single in the second inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images The Mets took a major step toward resolving their outfield situation late Tuesday night when they acquired former All-Star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. In return, they have sent young infielder Luisangel Acuna and pitching prospect Truman Pauley to the Southside of the Windy City."
"Robert's bat is suspect despite its high upside. He has averaged 14 home runs and 44 RBI with a .660 OPS over his last two injury-plagued seasons, missing a combined 114 games. The 28-year-old has played in more than 110 games during a single season just once, and it came in an All-Star 2023 campaign in which he slammed 38 home runs with 80 RBI and an .857 OPS in 145 games."
The Mets acquired All-Star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuna and pitching prospect Truman Pauley. New York sought a center fielder after Jose Siri's injury-shortened season and Cedric Mullins' .182 average and .585 OPS over 42 games. Robert is an elite defensive center fielder but has offensive and durability concerns, averaging 14 homers and a .660 OPS while missing 114 games across two seasons. His 2023 All-Star season with 38 homers and an .857 OPS represents his ceiling. The acquisition creates lineup flexibility while prospect Carson Benge remains under consideration.
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