luis robert jr mets trade
Definition
A Major League Baseball transaction completed on January 21, 2026, in which the New York Mets acquired outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for infield prospect Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitcher Truman Pauley, with the Mets covering Robert's $20 million salary for the 2026 season.
This low-risk, high-reward deal is seen as a strategic offseason move by Mets owner Steve Cohen to bolster the team's outfield defense and upside potential ahead of the 2026 campaign.
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The Luis Robert Jr. Mets trade just turned Citi Field into injury central's welcome mat – fingers crossed he stays healthy longer than a White Sox winning streak.
Steve Cohen woke up and chose violence with the Luis Robert Jr. Mets trade, sending prospects to Chicago like he's allergic to farm systems.
White Sox fans are mourning the Luis Robert Jr. Mets trade harder than their 2024 season, but at least they got another Acuña to confuse everyone with.
In the Luis Robert Jr. Mets trade saga, New York bet big on talent over track record – because who needs reliability when you have star power and a billionaire owner?