A recent hot streak for Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has put him back on the radar for a number of contending teams leading up to the trade deadline on Thursday.

The Dodgers enjoyed the result. Alexis Díaz did not understand why boos roared throughout Great American Ball Park when the former Cincinnati Reds All-Star returned to face his former team for the first time.

New York Mets

Last week, the Mets made their first big splash before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline when they acquired two-time All-Star Gregory Soto to be a lefty specialist in the second half. Adding more arms to the bullpen is rumored to be a top priority.

While Vientos seemed to take a stoic approach toward trade rumors, he did note that his lack of playing time makes it "extremely difficult" to improve. "No, because there's really no point," he said about taking his concerns to management. "Nobody cares. Nobody really cares, to be honest, how I feel. But it's the business."

One league source said the slumping Vientos must hit for power the way he did in 2024 to overcome his defensive shortcomings.