The Chicago White Sox are reportedly more likely to pick up the Luis Robert Jr.'s option during the offseason than deal him at the MLB trade deadline.

The San Diego Padres have joined the group of teams that are looking to add Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. ahead of Thursday's trade deadline.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/mlb/mets as Mets receive strong trade deadline grade for addressing team needs. The New York Mets knew upgrades had to be made to their roster ahead of the trade deadline if they were going to keep pace with other contenders in the National League.

With a revamped roster, the Mets are +850 to win the World Series, per DraftKings Sportsbook, only behind the Los Angeles Dodgers (+285), the Philadelphia Phillies (+800) and the Detroit Tigers (+800). With the trade deadline moves, New York now has a payroll of $339.8 million, per Spotrac.

The Mets traded three players to the Cardinals for closer Ryan Helsley, who was expected to serve as the setup man in New York for Edwin Diaz.

The New York Yankees were reportedly asked to part with Ben Rice, Jasson Dominguez or Spencer Jones for the New York Mets' newest star.

The New York Yankees released starting pitcher Marcus Stroman on Friday to make room for the three new pitchers they acquired at the trade deadline.

Jack Curry of the YES Network said the team remains interested in David Bednar, the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer who is a two-time All-Star. The 30-year-old right-hander has 51 strikeouts and 17 saves this season with a 2.