Juan Soto, the New York Mets’ star, is super impressed with Luis Robert Jr. from the Chicago White Sox. Soto, who worked out with Robert over the winter, says Robert is one of the most talented players he’s seen. Soto was amazed by Robert’s strength and power during their workouts, calling him a “tremendous baseball player and athlete.”

Robert, who’s been struggling with a .163 batting average this season, is rumored to be a trade candidate before the MLB deadline. The White Sox are going through a rough patch, having suffered back-to-back seasons with over 100 losses. Robert, who was once part of a playoff team, could be heading out as the Sox continue their rebuild.

The Mets, who are doing well this season, might be eyeing Robert if he becomes available. Soto and Mets star Pete Alonso are both performing well, and the Mets are aiming for a World Series run. The Los Angeles Dodgers have also been linked to Robert in trade rumors, though talks with the White Sox recently stalled.

While it’s still unclear where Robert will end up, it’s clear that Soto and Robert have a mutual respect for each other. Robert has praised Soto for his discipline and mentioned that he’s looking to improve in that area himself. Time will tell where Robert lands, but he’s certainly a player to watch as the trade deadline approaches.