Now, Siri is sidelined entirely due a fractured tibia he suffered in April. Manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters Saturday the 29-year-old is "definitely progressing a lot quicker than I was or we were anticipating." Still, there's room to upgrade in center even once Siri is back on the field.

As a result, the Mets have been connected all year to White Sox outfielder Luis Robert, who has long been considered Chicago's best trade chip,. USA Today's Bob Nightengale has been igniting the flame of rumors connecting Robert to the Mets,

When star players become available, the New York Mets are often one of the first teams mentioned as possible suitors.