Luis Robert Jr. hits two of Mets' five home runs vs. White Sox
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Key Points:
- Luis Robert Jr., formerly of the Chicago White Sox, hit two home runs against his old team in the Mets' 10-5 victory, marking a strong return after a season marred by injuries.
- Robert reflected on his nine years with the White Sox and expressed a desire to finish the season strong as he approaches free agency for the first time in his stateside career.
- After recovering from a lumbar spine disc herniation that sidelined him for three months, Robert has recently improved his performance significantly, batting .318/.347/.682 over his last 14 games.
- Despite his talent, the Mets are expected to decline Robert’s $20 million team option due to his injury history and the emergence of other outfielders, leaving his future uncertain.
- Robert’s recent success shows his potential when healthy, but his ability to maintain that form will be crucial as he prepares to enter free agency and find a new team.
