Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox | Sports

CHICAGO (AP) — The busy New York Mets acquired Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox late Tuesday night, filling a hole in center field.

New York sent speedy infielder Luisangel Acuña and minor league pitcher Truman Pauley to Chicago for Robert, who has struggled with injuries and inconsistency since a stellar 2023 season.

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