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Orioles Claim Hot-Hitting Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. From Mets
The Orioles would add an above-average center fielder and assume his remaining contract as they chase the final American League wild-card spot.
- Though the Baltimore Orioles have yet to confirm the move, multiple outlets reported Monday they claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets.
- Baltimore assumes the remainder of Robert's contract, paying about $3 million of his $20 million salary this year, plus a $2 million buyout on a $20 million team option for next season.
- Formerly a 2023 All-Star, Robert batted.223 with 10 home runs over 58 games for New York while battling injury, though he rebounded in August with six home runs and 11 RBIs.
- Per The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets will fill the outfield vacancy by recalling Nick Morabito to the active roster, addressing the team's depth needs following Robert's departure.
- With the Orioles sitting one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot, this acquisition bolsters their postseason bid as rosters expand to 28 players on September 1.
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Mets to Call Up 23-Year-Old Outfielder Amid Luis Robert Jr. News
The New York Mets have a hole in their outfield after Luis Robert Jr. was claimed by the Baltimore Orioles. They’ll fill it by recalling Nick Morabito to the active roster, per The Athletic‘s Will Sammon. The Mets are calling up outfielder Nick Morabito, league sources said. — Will Sammon (@WillSammon) August 31, 2026 Sammon notes […] The post Mets to Call Up 23-Year-Old Outfielder Amid Luis Robert Jr. News appeared first on HEAVY.
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Reports: Orioles claim OF Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets
By Field Level Media Aug 31 (Field Level Media) - The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off outright waivers from the New York Mets, multiple outlets reported Monday. A claim on outright waivers requires Baltimore to assume Robert'...
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