The New York Mets acquired former All-Star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox for infielder Luisangel Acuña and right-handed pitching prospect Truman Pauley, the teams announced Tuesday.
The Mets are taking on the remainder of Robert's contract, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. He's set to earn $20 million in 2026, and comes with a $20-million club option or $2-million buyout for 2027.
Robert spent his entire six-year career with the White Sox, who signed him as an amateur free agent after he defected from Cuba in 2016. His best season came in 2023, when he was named an All-Star and won a Silver Slugger after hitting .264/.315/.542 with 38 homers, 80 RBIs, and 20 stolen bases. He won a Gold Glove and placed second in AL Rookie of the Year voting in 2020.