Luis Robert Jr., a former Gold Glover who hit 38 home runs two seasons ago, is headed to the Mets in a trade that sends infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-hander Truman Pauley to the White Sox.

RBIs and hitting 14 homers in 2025. offseason; Luis Robert Jr. transactions; trades

The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. The New York Mets spent essentially the entire 2025 MLB season linked to a trade for Chicago White Sox centerfield Luis Robert Jr.

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. STAY UP TO DATE WITH THE LATEST NEWS BY SUBSCRIBING TO MORNING REPORT NEWSLETTER ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported infielder Luisangel Acuna and minor league pitcher Truman Pauley are heading to Chicago.

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.

Luis Robert Jr. is headed to New York. The Mets struck a deal with the Chicago White Sox to acquire Robert on Tuesday night, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. In exchange, the White Sox will receive infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-hander Truman Pauley.