Robert fits the Mets' stated goal of improving their run prevention as he saved five runs defensively in center in 2025 and is a former Gold Glove winner.
The 2026 Hall of Fame class will have three members. Outfielders Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones were elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame on Tuesday.
The Nolan Arenado trade saga in St. Louis came to a close last week, when he was dealt to Arizona in exchange for salary relief and minor league righty Jack Martinez.