Overview
- Robert rejoined the Mets’ lineup and started in left field batting sixth in the series opener at Chicago on Friday.
- Fans offered a mix of cheers and boos when he was introduced and when he batted, and Robert called his six seasons in Chicago “a beautiful journey.”
- His 2026 season has been uneven as he works back from a lumbar spine disc herniation that kept him off the field for months and limited him to 49 games.
- New York adjusted the order for the opener by moving Francisco Alvarez to ninth to make room for Robert in the middle of the lineup.
- Robert was discussed as a trade candidate before the deadline but stayed with the Mets, leaving his performance in coming games to shape New York’s short‑term plans and fan expectations.