Robert slashed .223/.297/.364 14 home runs, 53 RBIs and a .661 OPS for Chicago last season. While those aren’t flashy, they don’t account for his defense. The 28-year-old won a Gold Glove in his rookie year in 2020, and his seven outs above average were in the 93rd percentile, per Baseball Savant. It’s not clear whether this is the last move New York intends to make this offseason, and Robert doesn’t exactly solve the need for a bat. But it shows a holistic approach to building a contending roster, one that strengthened with Robert’s addition.
