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The New York Mets currently hold the second spot in the National League East, but their offense has struggled early in the season and is performing below league average. There’s optimism on the horizon, though, as key players Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez are expected to return soon. Their comeback should give the Mets’ lineup a needed boost, but there are still deeper issues that might need to be addressed externally. One such concern is the underwhelming production from the center field position, which could become a liability in a postseason run. A trade might be the best solution for this.

In a recent article, Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report suggested that Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert could be a potential trade target for New York. He noted that with Brandon Nimmo capable of shifting to center field, the Mets could pursue either a center or left fielder. Robert, in particular, stands out as a big-name player who is likely to be available, while teams like the Orioles and Giants also have outfielders nearing free agency.

Between 2021 and 2023, Robert posted a strong .287/.331/.511 slash line with an .842 OPS and a 130 OPS+, earning All-Star and Silver Slugger honors. However, last season was a rough one—he managed just a .657 OPS and 1.4 bWAR over 100 games, falling well short of expectations. His struggles have continued into this year, with only six hits in his first 39 at-bats. Still, the Mets might view him as a buy-low candidate with the potential to return to star form.