Orioles claim Robert Jr. off waivers in wildcard push
Orioles claim former All-Star Robert Jr. off waivers while chasing wildcard spot.
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2026-09-01 to 2026-11-07 · UTC publication dates
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Baltimore Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from New York Mets
The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off outright waivers from the New York Mets on Monday. The Orioles assumed Robert's remaining contract, which included approximately $3 million remaining salary for the current season plus a $2 million buyout on a $20 million club option for the following season, totaling at least $5 million in obligations.
Luis Robert Jr. was 2023 All-Star with Chicago White Sox
Luis Robert Jr. was selected as an All-Star in 2023 while playing for the Chicago White Sox, hitting 38 home runs with 80 RBIs and 20 stolen bases over 145 games that season.
Luis Robert Jr. posted .223 batting average in 58 games for New York Mets
Luis Robert Jr. batted .223 with a .702 OPS, 10 home runs, and 23 RBIs across 58 games for the New York Mets during the 2026 season before being placed on waivers. He missed time during the season due to a back injury, specifically a herniated disc in his spine.
Baltimore Orioles one game back in American League Wild Card race
The Baltimore Orioles entered play on Monday with a 68-69 record, positioned one game out of the final American League wild-card playoff spot heading into the final month of the 2026 season.
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