It was reported late Tuesday night by Mark Feinsand of MLB.com that the Mets are the "frontrunner" to trade for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr., while also adding that both the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres are also in the mix for the slugger.

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the New York Mets are reportedly pursuing a White Sox outfielder while finalizing a key bullpen acquisition, signaling a clear intent to reshape their roster for the second half of the season.

As the Mets pursue Luis Robert, young infielder Luisangel Acuña has come up in trade talks with Chicago. Find out more at MLB Trade Rumors.