Cuban outfielder Luis Robert Jr. delivered a memorable performance on Saturday night as he returned to Chicago's Rate Field as a visitor, launching two home runs against the White Sox, the team with which he spent the first six seasons of his Major League Baseball career.
Journalist Francys Romero shared on social media that the Guantánamo-born player first punished Dominican pitcher Luis Castillo in the third inning with a two-run homer, and later repeated the feat in the seventh inning with a solo shot of 417 feet against Huascar Brazobán.
Robert Jr. ended the game with two hits in five at-bats and three RBIs, playing a key role in the New York Mets' 10-5 victory.
A Triumphant Return to Familiar Grounds
Saturday's game marked his first multi-home run game in two years, adding a symbolic weight to his performance in the very stadium where he built his career from 2020 to 2025 before being traded to New York.
With those two homers, the center fielder brought his total to nine home runs for the 2026 season with the Mets, a team he joined after a trade on January 21 of this year in exchange for infielder Luisángel Acuña and pitcher Truman Pauley.
As part of the trade, the Mets took on Robert Jr.'s $20 million salary for this season, with a club option for another $20 million in 2027.
Supporting Cast and Notable Performances
The game also featured home runs from Mets players Bo Bichette, Carson Benge, and Luis Torrens, while Chicago's response came from Braden Montgomery and Tristan Peters with solo homers.
Christian Scott started on the mound for New York, allowing four runs over four and two-thirds innings with six strikeouts.
During his six-year tenure with the White Sox, Robert Jr. amassed 102 home runs, 298 RBIs, and 102 stolen bases over 577 games, placing him 23rd in franchise history for home runs.
He achieved the milestone of 100 career home runs in August 2025 while still wearing the Chicago uniform, before the team traded him to New York just months later.
His return to Rate Field was sealed with a performance that will be hard to forget for those in attendance: two home runs against the team he once called home.
Key Moments from Luis Robert Jr.'s Return
How did Luis Robert Jr. perform in his return to Chicago?
Luis Robert Jr. hit two home runs, contributing significantly to the Mets' 10-5 win over the White Sox.
What was the significance of Robert Jr.'s performance?
This was his first multi-home run game in two years and it occurred in the stadium where he began his MLB career.
What were Robert Jr.'s career stats with the White Sox?
He collected 102 home runs, 298 RBIs, and 102 stolen bases over 577 games with the White Sox.