Summary
The New York Mets are looking for an outfielder after trading away Brandon Nimmo and trying to add Cedric Mullins earlier. It's predicted that the Mets might trade with the Chicago White Sox to get All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
Key Facts
- The Mets are seeking help in the outfield after trading Brandon Nimmo and losing Cedric Mullins.
- Free agents Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger are available options.
- Jett Williams, the Mets' No. 3 prospect, is a potential internal replacement.
- An expected trade involves the Mets getting Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox.
- In exchange, the White Sox would receive two Mets prospects: Jack Wenninger and Nick Morabito.
- Luis Robert Jr. was an All-Star in 2023, hitting 38 home runs and stealing 20 bases.
- Robert has faced continuous injuries but showed strong performance in the latter half of the last season.