The New York Mets have reportedly shown interest in Chicago White Sox star Luis Robert Jr. ahead of the MLB trade deadline, but one report suggests the former All-Star would come at a very high price.

On Wednesday afternoon, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic first reported that New York acquired right-handed reliever Tyler Rogers from the Giants. In exchange, San Francisco will get reliever José Buttó and prospects Blade Tidwell (pitcher) and Drew Gilbert (outfielder), according to Joel Sherman of The New York Post.

White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. said he’s happy to still be with Chicago, a day after the organization opted not to trade him before Thursday’s deadline. “You feel like a weight is lifted off your shoulders,

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.

Not since 2015 had the Mets acted this aggressively to acquire outside talent and improve the big-league roster.