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Talk of a possible Luis Robert Jr. trade resurfaced on SNY this week, but the idea was quickly dismissed by much of the Mets fan base, many of whom questioned the reasoning behind targeting the Chicago White Sox outfielder at this point in the offseason.
Robert, 28, still offers upside, but his availability has been inconsistent. He has missed significant time in each of the past two seasons, and he hasn’t delivered above-average offensive production since 2022.
Though no indication has emerged that the Mets are engaged in talks, and the fans back their prospects as Robert’s availability raises concerns.
“NOPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Let Carson Benge win the job,” one fan wrote.
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“Hell NO !!!” another fan said.
“No way. Did we learn nothing from the Cedric Mullins move?” a fan commented.
“More cons than pro no thanks,” another fan said.
“Why would they do that? Jett and Carson are both ready to come up and Luis Robert hasn’t even been a decent player in 3 years,” one fan wrote.
“No, I don’t understand what’s the interest for a player who is always hurt and can barely hit .200…” another fan tweeted.
White Sox pick up Luis Robert Jr.’s option as club signals plans to keep him for 2026
The Chicago White Sox exercised their $20 million option on Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, reinforcing the organization’s public stance that the All-Star outfielder remains part of their plans despite ongoing trade speculation.
General manager Chris Getz said the club still views Robert as a key piece moving forward, pointing to his performance before a Grade 2 left hamstring strain ended his year on Aug. 26.
“We’re planning on him being in a White Sox uniform,” Getz said, noting that Robert’s second-half stretch was “very indicative of what he’s capable of doing and how that can impact our team.”
Manager Will Venable echoed that confidence, describing Robert as one of the most dynamic players in the sport when healthy.
“This guy is a game changer,” Venable said. “His skill set is incredible, and he can make an impact on the field as much as anybody on this planet.”
Picking up the option doesn’t fully quiet trade chatter; rival clubs are still expected to check in, but for now, Chicago is preparing as though Robert will be its starting center fielder when Spring Training opens in February.
