USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the White Sox would only trade Robert to the Cubs if Mark Vientos comes in return. Vientos is a talented third baseman who has been a bit erratic at the plate this season. He could certainly still be a part of the Mets' future plans.

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is out of the starting lineup for the second straight day because of adductor soreness.

The New York Mets have won five in a row after taking the first game of their series with the San Francisco Giants. They are also in a tight race at the top of the NL East division with their rivals,