New York Mets, Robert Jr
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The Sox have some financial flexibility after the Mets absorbed the entirerty of Robert's $20 million contract.
The Mets acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and righty Truman Pauley, the club announced on Tuesday night. Talks regarding the possible movement of Robert from the White Sox have been going on since the Trade Deadline in 2024.
Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz says they will go all out to build the roster with the money saved from trading Luis Robert Jr.
According to league sources, the Mets agreed to acquire center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox late Tuesday night in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitcher Truman Pauley. Robert is the fifth center fielder that Stearns has acquired in two-plus years leading the Mets.