Story byJul 13, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; A detailed view of a New York Mets hat and glove in the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning at Truist Park. (Brett Davis/USA TODAY Sports)Colin KeaneSun, December 21, 2025 at 5:40 PM UTC·2 min readSaturday brought news that the Chicago White signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year, $34 million deal, and within hours, further potential moves from Chicago surfaced on X, including one trade connecting the White Sox to the New York Mets. According to USA Today’s MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the White Sox are interested in trading All-Star outfielder Luis Robert Jr.“Next up for the Chicago White Sox after the Munetaka Murakami signing: They still would like to move CF Luis Robert for pitching depth and are engaged in talks with the New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds,” Nightengale wrote. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementRobert’s 2025 campaign with the White Sox proved challenging, marked by inconsistency and injury. He appeared in 110 games, batting .223 with 14 home runs, 53 RBI, and 33 stolen bases, posting a .661 OPS.
