"A healthy Robert has proven to be a game-changer. In that 2023 season, he slugged 38 home runs to pair with an elite glove that momentarily put him in the conversation as one of the game's top all-around center fielders."
"He's getting a ton of at-bats, Mendoza said. I think he's one of the guys who's up to 50 at-bats already, live at-bats. But before we put him in the settings where he's running the bases and playing defense, we're going to start in the minor leagues."
"His career has been derailed by a litany of leg and lower-body injuries, and the team has made it a priority to strengthen that problem area in hopes of putting together a full season for the first time since 2023."
Luis Robert Jr., acquired by the New York Mets from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for Luisangel Acuna, will debut in spring training through minor-league games under manager Carlos Mendoza's cautious approach. The 28-year-old has struggled with recurring leg and lower-body injuries throughout his career. The Mets prioritize strengthening his injury-prone areas to enable a full season, his first since 2023. Robert has accumulated over 50 live at-bats during spring training preparation. When healthy, Robert demonstrated elite performance in 2023, hitting 38 home runs with exceptional defensive skills as a center fielder. The Mets seek a legitimate center fielder after failed experiments with Jose Siri and Cedric Mullins in 2025.
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