The New York Mets are in need of a center fielder as they struggle to maintain competitiveness within the National League East. With Tyrone Taylor performing poorly and Jose Siri out for the season, options are limited in the trade market. Sports writer Matt Johnson suggested that the Mets may target Luis Robert Jr. of the Chicago White Sox, who has significantly underperformed this season. The team is considering absorbing Robert's contract for the chance to rejuvenate his career after a historically poor performance.
Luis Robert Jr. has been one of the worst hitters in baseball this season, entering the ASB with a .190 batting average and a .599 OPS. Unfortunately for the Chicago White Sox, it means they'll get very little for the former All-Star outfielder at the MLB trade deadline.
This season, Mets' center fielders have posted a disastrous .225/.298/.365 triple-slash line. New York can eat the remainder of Robert's contract, less than $10 million total, in exchange for taking a chance on a change of scenery.
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