Luis Robert Jr. Shines for Mets, Leaves Teams Regretting Pass

0:00On March 29th, the New York Met snagged Luis Robert Jr. in a trade that flew under the radar amid their busy offseason, sending over Luis Angel. Akona and a prospect. Right out the gate, he's three for eight with a home run, five runs batted in, and two walks, including a walkoff three runs shot in their second game, for a come from behind win. That deal looks like a massive steal now, especially after Robert earned MVP votes back in 2023, but struggled the next two years. The Met's got him for next to nothing, and he's already flashing that star potential, turning heads in the early going. Teams like the Pittsburgh Pirates are feeling the sting first. They just lost to him. They stuck with O'Neill Crews in center, where Roberts' elite glove could have saved them a game, plus they lacked right handed power against lefties and area. Robert crushes. The San Francisco Giants went with Harrison Bader for two years instead, but Bader's won for 10, so far as they scored just one run in three games.

1:01Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees passed two, missing his defense and bat that fits their needs, better than current options like TJ Friedle or Trent. Grisham. Early days, sure, but if Robert keeps this up in Queens, those clubs might second guess letting a revitalized talent slip away so cheap. Bader's fans are loving this hot start. This has been New York Met's News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story.