Luis Robert Trade Doesn't Shift Mets' Odds to Win 2026 World Series

The New York Mets continued their busy offseason on Tuesday night, trading multiple young players to the Chicago White Sox for one-time All-Star Luis Robert Jr.

Robert, who was the runner-up for AL Rookie of the Year in 2020, is a Gold Glove winner and gives New York a steady option in center field for the 2026 season.

Mets reportedly acquire OF Luis Robert Jr. from White Sox for INF Luisangel Acuña and RHP Truman Pauley, per multiple reports including MLB's @Feinsand. pic.twitter.com/CBDVNyx4pu
— MLB (@MLB) January 21, 2026

This move comes on the heels of the Mets signing former Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette, which pushed them to +1500 to win the World Series in the odds at FanDuel Sportsbook.

Robert isn't nearly as big of an acquisition, but he still should help the Mets shore up their outfield depth in the 2026 campaign. As of Wednesday morning, New York remains +1500 to win the World Series, which is good for sixth in the odds.

Last season, Robert hit .223 with 14 home runs and 53 runs batted in for the lowly White Sox, playing in 110 games. He's struggled to stay on the field a bit in his MLB career, playing 100 or more games just three times and 110 or fewer games in five of his six seasons.

Still, Robert is a solid two-way player that gives the Mets a chance to compete with the Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League. The Dodgers remain the clear favorite to win the World Series at +220, while the Phillies are tied for third in the odds at +1300.

Here's a look at where the Mets stand compared to the rest of the league in the odds to win the World Series this coming season.

2026 World Series Odds

Via FanDuel Sportsbook.

Los Angeles Dodgers +220
New York Yankees +1100
Seattle Mariners +1300
Philadelphia Phillies +1300
Toronto Blue Jays +1400
Atlanta Braves +1500
New York Mets +1500
Boston Red Sox +1600
Houston Astros +2000
Baltimore Orioles +2000
Chicago Cubs +2000
San Diego Padres +2500
Milwaukee Brewers +2700
Detroit Tigers +3000
Texas Rangers +3000
Kansas City Royals +3500
Cincinnati Reds +4500
Cleveland Guardians +5000
Arizona Diamondbacks +6500
San Francisco Giants +6500
Tampa Bay Rays +8000
Pittsburgh Pirates +10000
Athletics +10000
Minnesota Twins +10000
Miami Marlins +17500
Los Angeles Angels +20000
St. Louis Cardinals +25000
Chicago White Sox +40000
Colorado Rockies +50000
Washington Nationals +50000

Odds refresh periodically and are subject to change.

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