A trade for Robert would instantly enhance the Mets' World Series title hopes, despite a stat line that is anything but impressive this season.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as Mets called best trade fit for available All-Star outfielder. With there now being 10 days until the July 31 trade deadline, the New York Mets are surely deep in the process of who they're going to target via trade, in hopes of cementing this team as a World Series contender.

The Mets are acquiring Orioles left-handed reliever Gregory Soto, according to multiple reports on July 25.

Ultimately, the cost of acquiring Alcantara and the risk of him not returning to his elite form could make a deal with the Mets unlikely.