The trade market for Luis Robert Jr. is heating up, and the Mets are not alone in their interest in the White Sox outfielder. According to Francys Romero of Beisbol FR, the Mets, Padres, and Pirates have all expressed interest in acquiring Robert.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets/onsi as Mets have stiff competition for top trade target.

The New York Mets and San Diego Padres are reportedly in trade discussions despite the respective stars of each team being left out of negotiations.

They’ve moved on from Nimmo, Alonso, and recently Edwin Diaz (who signed with the Dodgers) while adding Semien and Jorge Polanco, who inked this week for a pair of years and $40 million total. Polanco,

One of the biggest storylines heading into the New York Mets' 2025 season was whether star shortstop Francisco Lindor would be named the franchise's fifth offic

The New York Mets need an outfielder and could acquire one in a trade with the San Diego Padres by parting with David Peterson.

The Mets signed veteran switch-hitter Jorge Polanco in free agency on Saturday, their first move to replace Pete Alonso’s presence at first base and in the heart of their lineup. Will Sammon of The Athletic was first to report Polanco’s deal with New York, a two-year contract worth $40 million.

The Mets are interested in making a trade deal with the Padres for a hard-throwing right-hander to take the closer role left by Edwin Diaz.