The Philadelphia Phillies struggled offensively again on Tuesday, losing 5-1 to the New York Mets. It’s been a difficult start to the season against the Mets, who have typically had the advantage—an worrisome tendency for a team that has just achieved success. With the situation plainly shifting, the Phillies may be compelled to consider trade possibilities.

ESPN’s David Schoenfield suggests getting Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. Schoenfield writes that Robert, like Sandy Alcantara, has team-friendly contract options worth $20 million in 2026 and 2027. While his bat hasn’t entirely recovered, his outstanding center field defense remains vital, especially for teams like the Phillies, where current outfielder Brandon Marsh has struggled at the plate.

Robert’s name continues to come up as a good candidate for Philadelphia, and it’s simple to see why. The squad has been aggressively looking for a reliable outfielder for over two seasons with little success. Despite his personal troubles (he’s hitting.145 and has a troubling injury history), Robert is still an improvement over the Phillies’ current choices and could end up being the best outfielder available at the trade deadline.