The New York Mets have reportedly shown interest in Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but one report suggests the former All-Star would come at a very high price.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that New York acquired right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers from the Giants. In exchange, San Francisco will get reliever José Buttó and prospects Blade Tidwell (pitcher) and Drew Gilbert (outfielder), according to Joel Sherman of The New York Post.

White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. said he’s happy to still be with Chicago, a day after the organization opted not to trade him before Thursday’s deadline. “You feel like a weight is lifted off your shoulders,

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as Mets receive strong trade deadline grade for addressing team needs. The New York Mets knew upgrades had to be made to their roster ahead of the trade deadline if they were going to keep pace with other contenders in the National League.

The Mets traded three players to the Cardinals for closer Ryan Helsley, who was expected to serve as the setup man in New York for Edwin Diaz.

The Mets didn’t disappoint in 2025’s MLB Trade Deadline. As promised by Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns, they reinvented their bullpen by adding three top-tier pieces (Gregory Soto, Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers) and upgraded at center field (Cedric Mullins).