The Mets have a new starting center fielder. New York acquired Luis Robert Jr. from the White Sox late Tuesday night in exchange for infielder Luisangel Acuña and pitching prospect Truman Pauley. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report the Robert trade.

The New York Mets have traded for Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr., filling a key need in the outfield and improving their defense.

Combined with $765 million man Juan Soto and perpetual All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor, Bichette both lengthens and diversifies New York's lineup. Bichette banged out 181 hits in 139 games in 2025, and twice led the AL in hits, in 2021 (191) and 2022 (189).

The Mets should retire Beltrán’s No. 15. Beltrán sailed into the Hall of Fame on his fourth try Tuesday, earning more than 84 percent of the vote. There are only two players in the Hall of Fame who wear the Mets logo on their bronze plaques: Tom Seaver and Mike Piazza. Beltrán has a reasonable chance to become the third.

The New York Mets are heading into the 2026 MLB season with a revamped roster built around shortstop Francisco Lindor and outfielder Juan Soto. Expectations remain high in Queens, with the front office hoping this year’s group is talented enough to make the MLB playoffs.

The MLB offseason continues in full swing as the Mets signed Luis Robert Jr., Cody Bellinger, and Austin Hays have received more interest.

After signing a massive deal with the New York Mets, Bo Bichette was given his official position for the upcoming season.