White Sox trade Luis Robert Jr. to the Mets
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Key Points:
- The Chicago White Sox traded center fielder Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets, receiving infielder Luisangel Acuna and right-handed pitcher Truman Pauley in return.
- Luisangel Acuna, 23, is the younger brother of 2023 NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. and currently plays outfield in the Venezuelan Winter League; Pauley was a 2025 12th-round draft pick by the Mets.
- The Mets will cover Robert’s $20 million salary for the 2024 season, with no cash involved in the trade from the White Sox.
- Robert, 28, was a dynamic but injury-prone player who had a standout 2023 All-Star season but struggled at the
