Overview
- Agent Scott Boras said Robert trained with Juan Soto at a Boras Sport Performance camp and predicted the outfielder could deliver an extraordinary season.
- The Mets acquired Robert from the White Sox for prospects Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley, taking on about $20 million for 2026 with a 2027 club option.
- Robert’s profile blends risk and upside after two injury-affected seasons, contrasted with a 2023 peak of 30 home runs, 20 steals, a Silver Slugger, and 5.3 WAR.
- Underlying metrics support the bet on a bounce-back, including 92nd-percentile bat speed, 29.0 ft/sec sprint speed, and +7 Outs Above Average in center field.
- New York also added left-hander Bryan Hudson from Chicago for bullpen depth and is evaluating outfield prospect Carson Benge following a rapid Double-A rise and a tougher Triple-A adjustment.