The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers on Saturday, MLB.com reporter Anthony DiComo and other outlets say. The league's other 29 teams have 48 hours to place a claim, and Robert remains with the Mets unless claimed. MLBTRaderumors notes Robert is healthy and hitting well now and suggests a contender could gamble on him down the stretch because he offers more than just power. The piece also says Robert was not a clubhouse pariah during his recent White Sox tenure, arguing Chicago president of baseball operations Chris Getz would have moved on earlier if that were the case. Social posts and reports note that a claim now affects postseason eligibility and that a waived player can continue to appear in games for his original club while on waivers. If unclaimed after 48 hours, the Mets could outright him and keep him without another team assuming his contract.
