Luis Robert Jr. prefers to stay with Mets amid trade talks
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Luis Robert Jr. expressed a desire to remain with the Mets, stating, "To be honest, I’d like to stay here." However, the Mets are preparing for significant trades ahead of the upcoming deadline, as they are focused on future seasons. With top prospects rising, there likely will not be a consistent role for Robert next year. Despite his recent return from injury, teams eyeing outfield assistance view him as a potential buy-low candidate. The Mets may explore trading Robert soon, as they face pressure to move him and might need to cover part of his contract to facilitate a deal.
- •Robert expresses a desire to remain in Queens with the Mets.
- •Mets are poised for trades before next week's deadline.
- •Team's focus is on integrating promising prospects into the lineup.
- •Robert's injury history raises concerns for interested teams.
- •Mets may need to absorb salary to finalize a trade.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — This Mets trade piece doesn’t want to get dealt: Is there any chance he stays?
"The Mets are poised to make a flurry of moves before next week's trade deadline, capitalizing on a seller's market.
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