Luis Robert Jr.

Robert hit .264/.315/.542 with 38 home runs and 20 stolen bases across 145 games in 2023, his most recent campaign approaching a full season. New York has taken a cautious approach with him early in camp, limiting his work to back fields.

Fantasy Impact

The organization is prepared to advance his preparation ahead of Opening Day. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Sunday that "He's in a good place right now. You just watch him take batting practice, and the way the ball comes off his bat is different. He could be special." Robert's Grapefruit League debut with the Mets could arrive on Thursday.

Luis Robert Jr. is scheduled to play four innings in center field in a simulated game on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Robert has been brought on slowly so far in spring camp. He is expected to play in sim games on alternate days.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Luis Robert Jr. will be "slow played" this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Robert has been limited to 110 and 100 games respectfully the past two seasons. He had missed more time earlier in his career. He'll be seeking a fresh start with the Mets.

The White Sox have traded Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets in exchange for IF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley.

Fantasy Impact

Robert had been in the middle of trade rumors dating back to last season. He now lands a fresh start with the Mets where he'll likely slide next to Juan Soto in the outfield. The Mets had been interested in Cody Bellinger. This could open up the door for the Yankees to bring him back.

Following the signing of Munetaka Murakami, the Chicago White Sox are still engaged in trade talks to move CF Luis Robert Jr. According to Bob Nightengale, the White Sox are in discussions with the New York Mets and the Cincinnati Reds and would be looking for pitching in return.

Fantasy Impact

The 28-year-old Robert continues to be at the center of a number of trade rumors this offseason with the Mets and Reds the frontrunners at the moment. Robert has had trouble staying healthy throughout his six-year career. He flashed his potential during the 2023 campaign when he batted .264 with 38 home runs and 20 stolen bases, finishing 12th in the AL MVP race. However, in his last two years combined, he has totaled 28 home runs and just a .223 batting average in 210 games. A change of scenery might be what Robert needs to turn his career around and, if the White Sox can acquire some pitching help in return, Chicago could be an interesting team to watch in 2026.