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Mets acquire Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox to fill outfield need

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Mets acquire Luis Robert Jr. in trade with White Sox to fill outfield need

The Mets filled their outfield need with a big trade on Tuesday night.

New York acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported infielder Luisangel Acuna and minor league pitcher Truman Pauley are heading to Chicago.

 Luis Robert Jr. #88 of the Chicago White Sox celebrates with teammates against the Minnesota Twins at Rate Field on August 23, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois.
Luis Robert Jr. celebrates with teammates during the White Sox’s win over the Twins at Rate Field on Aug. 23, 2025 in Chicago. Getty Images

Robert, 28, came up as a top prospect and was finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year voting in 2020.

He was an All-Star and Silver Slugger in 2023 but has struggled the last two seasons, finishing with a sub-.700 OPS in each campaign.

This is a developing story

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