The New York Mets made significant acquisitions this summer to become title contenders, but they will be without a top defensive outfielder for the foreseeable future. Jose Siri has a fractured tibia and will be sidelined for 8-10 weeks, according to President of Baseball Operations David Stearns.
The Mets could pursue Luis Robert Jr. at the Trade Deadline
The Mets will now need to hunt for a replacement who can also contribute offensively. Tyrone Taylor, their current Siri replacement, isn’t that offensive.
Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report said that the Mets are currently the best option for Chicago White Sox star outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
“Between Pete Alonso having a sensational start to his second contract year and the starting rotation drastically exceeding expectations, the Mets are in great shape in first place in the NL East, one game back for the best record in the majors,” according to Miller. “However, there’s little question that New York’s centerfield situation is a hot mess.”
Robert could be the perfect fit for the Mets.
Robert has gotten off to a rocky start with the White Sox this season. He is only hitting.154 with two home runs, but his current situation may be influencing this. The 27-year-old has demonstrated the ability to be an electrifying hitter at the plate, with a 38-homer season in 2023.
Robert also won a Gold Glove in the outfield during his rookie season and could be a huge bat in the heart of the Mets’ lineup, which is one of the deepest in baseball. He’s been on the trade block since the start of last season, when they started getting rid of some of their older players after a historically terrible season, and he’ll most likely be playing somewhere else this season.
Given his potential, his market will be large, and the Mets will undoubtedly be interested in him.
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