Luis Robert Jr. has long seemed the perfect fit for the Cincinnati Reds’ outfield: a controllable power bat whose purchase price has fluctuated due to inconsistent performance. Coming off a terrible 2024, Robert was a frequent subject of speculation in the offseason. His 2025 has been even worse, but competition from contenders may be pricing out the small-market Reds.
The New York Mets, in particular, are in play and are allegedly setting the bar for trade pieces. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale reports that the White Sox have asked for third baseman Mark Vientos in exchange for Robert.