Mets Put Free Agent Bust Luis Robert Jr. on Outright Waivers
Any claiming team would owe the remaining $3 million on Robert’s contract, while the Mets could clear payroll for a player with 56 games played.
- On Saturday, the New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com, opening a 48-hour window for other teams to claim him.
- With the Mets 20 games back in the National League East, the club aims to reduce payroll by allowing other teams to assume Robert's remaining salary obligations.
- Robert is owed roughly $3 million for the 2026 season, and his deal includes a $2 million buyout for a 2027 club option, totaling just over $5 million guaranteed.
- If no team claims Robert during the 48-hour window, he remains with New York, allowing the club to keep its choice of declining his 2027 option this winter.
- Despite an injury-plagued season, Robert has been the Mets' hottest hitter since the trade deadline, batting.311 with six homers over a recent 19-game stretch.
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Report: Mets place OF Luis Robert Jr. on waivers
The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, per MLB.com.The former All-Star, who pinch-hit during the Mets' 6-2 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday, has posted 10 home runs and 23 RBIs with a .229/.308/.407 slash line in 57 game...
Mets Put Free Agent Bust Luis Robert Jr. on Outright Waivers
The Mets put free agent bust Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers after his disappointing stint with New York. The post Mets Put Free Agent Bust Luis Robert Jr. on Outright Waivers appeared first on HEAVY.
Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. On Waivers - Metsmerized
The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. Teams will have 48 hours to place a claim on Robert, and he will remain with the Mets if he goes unclaimed. The Mets aren’t the first team to place a player on waivers in the last week – […] The post Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. On Waivers appeared first on Metsmerized.
Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. on Waivers Amid Key Roster Moves
NEW YORK — The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers, according to a source, giving other teams a chance to claim him and assume the remainder of his salary. New York has not confirmed the move. It’s a potential cash-saving move for the Mets, who are unlikely to pick up the $20 million option for 2027 on Robert’s contract. But there are no guarantees a team will claim Robert, who has a little more than $5 million guaranteed on h…
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