Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off Mets waivers

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The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets. Robert hit 10 home runs and posted a .702 OPS across 58 games with the Mets this season. The Orioles will assume roughly $3 million remaining on his contract, a figure that includes a $2 million buyout if they decline his $20 million option for 2027. The move is surprising given Baltimore's crowded outfield and Robert's third straight season of diminished production coupled with a lengthy injury history. Baltimore could insert Robert into Christian Franklin's role or use him in a platoon in center with Colton Cowser, with alternative alignments involving Dylan Beavers, Leody Taveras, Heston Kjerstad, or calling up Enrique Bradfield Jr. when rosters expand on September 1. Robert recorded an .841 OPS in August, which the Orioles may view as reason to gamble despite health concerns.

Chelsea Janes

@chelseajanes.bsky.social

My greatest regret of Luis Robert Jr.’s Mets tenure is that he never stuck quite enough to make the nickname “LuBob” happen publicly, even though teammates used it behind the scenes. An all-timer IMO.

4545d ago

Rick Gregg3

Here in Chicago word got out to reporters that he didn't like that nickname, and that we shouldn't use it. Times change and I have no idea how he feels about it now, but that was the case in the pandemic days.

Dr. Nguyen Van Thoc1

That’s been around for years, i was under the impression that fans/media/team cut it back bc Luis Robert himself didn’t like it?

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Roger Cormier7

I learned to stop trying to make LRJ happen fast.

Ben Nicholson-Smith

@bnsbaseball.bsky.social

sorta like the idea of the Blue Jays being aggressive on waivers in the next 1.5 days maybe there's some pitching out there... take a look... and Luis Robert Jr. would be worth a look

3546d ago

Craig Calcaterra

@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social

The Orioles are taking on a $4.9 million payment obligation to rent Luis Robert Jr. for about four weeks. That's certainly a choice. bsky.app/profile/them...

3645d ago

DJ McCann5

I mean, Taveras has fallen off a cliff, and Cowser can't hit lefties, so adding a right-handed legit centerfielder with some speed and pop might give them an edge.

Kevin A3

I'm convinced this Orioles team is destined to be a couple games under .500 no matter how much they add or subtract. They keep climbing back to *just* on the verge of a playoff spot and then lose 4 of 5 or something and have to start over.

Orioleslifer 3

It's better than any other option they have right now. No one in the minors is ready and Leody Tavares just ain't it from the RH side.

Tony Fioriglio2

How are they only a game out of a wild card spot? The AL is terrible LOL

Trooper Galactus1

He has an .841 OPS in August, so at least they’re getting him when he’s playing to his upside somewhat.

Formerly FoxForceFlacco1

I think it is cool and good when my favorite team, currently just 1 game out of a playoff position, spends money to acquire a player who might help them win more games than the player he is replacing on the roster

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Heather32

Being willing to spend this much money on one month of a player is awesome, actually. Isn’t that what people keep saying that billionaire owners need to be willing to do?

Kerry10

So people point and laugh when the Orioles don’t spend money and when the Orioles do spend money, and money that doesn’t even cost a lot to our owner, people still point and laugh. So what is it?

KS1 👯‍♀️ (she/her)7

People make fun of us when we don’t spend money/don’t go for it & then they make fun of us when they do spend money in an attempt to go for it. They sold $30mm in salary at the deadline. They’ll pay $5mm (which includes buying out his 2027 option). I’m glad Elias is actually taking a risk for once.

Andy Kostka

@afkostka.bsky.social

The Orioles are claiming outfielder Luis Robert Jr., two sources confirmed, as @chelsea_janes first reported

3445d ago

Jeff Klein 1

Playoff eligible too (just under the wire)

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Sydney Bauer7

Nick Morabito YOU are a September call up

RaceSeasonBalto🏁🏁🔜BristolNightRace7

Oh my god it was spoken into existence 😂

Dr. Creed Willems, PhD6

sports should be dumb and fun this move has it all

The Shlabotnik Report3

Mets fan me: Yay! Orioles fan me: Um…

mle3

What’s the deal with this guy

Roger Cormier

@themetsnewsletter.com

Luis Robert Jr. didn't want to be traded a month ago. Not because he loved being a Met so much as he hated the hassle of moving. Relatable ah, tbh.

2245d ago

Rebecca (Rebexagliflozin)🌤️1

As someone who just moved I feel this 100%

Asher in five1

Good news is that he can commute to Baltimore!

hobs1

very relatable. but why did the mets get rid of him?

Jarrett Seidler

@seidler.bsky.social

Orioles make a lot of sense for a Robert claim: multiple starting outfielders actually worse than him (somehow) and in a super leveraged playoff odds environment where every fraction of a win is worth even more

1845d ago

Tao of Stieb

@taoofstieb.bsky.social

I don’t want to harsh the good vibes from this weekend, but it says something about the state of the Jays that I feel like they MISSED OUT on Luis Robert Jr.

1645d ago

Tao of Stieb7

He likely would have been an improvement over either Sanchez or Straw.

Mike Wilner

@wilnerness.bsky.social

Looks like #Orioles are claiming Luis Robert Jr. They’re half a game ahead of #Bluejays which means #Jays didn’t make a claim. I thought he would have been a better fit than Daz Cameron.

1545d ago

A K

@aklingus.bsky.social

I saw Luis Robert Jr. being claimed off waivers by the Orioles as his “entering the playoff race” and scoffed, then I looked and saw the O’s are only one game back of the last WC spot, god I love this stupid sport

1245d ago

Heather

@alainnfocail.bsky.social

My dad just called me because he wanted to chat about the Orioles and whether they can get a Wild Card spot. It was so cute. I filled him in on Luis Robert Jr. and then he gave the phone to my mom so I could explain it to her too.

1144d ago

Mitch Bannon

@mitchbannon.bsky.social

On an intriguing waiver claim candidate for the #BlueJays: www.nytimes.com/athletic/755...

1045d ago

Dillon the Beaver (Cow Ripken)

@donthaveacowman.bsky.social

Os showing up in the postseason with Luis Robert Jr., Pete Alonso, a HOT Gunnar Henderson, Mayo hitting lefties, and any one of 4 #2 pitchers.

745d ago

Winston

@wrigs.bsky.social

What else can O’s Bluesky manifest?? How about a playoff spot?! www.mlbtraderumors.com/2026/08/orio...

945d ago

Willie Lopez

@willielopezshow.bsky.social

Luis Robert, Jr. was claimed on waivers by the Orioles! His Mets tenure has come to and end! The O's assume the rest of the contract including the $2 million dollar buy-out after the year ends. #MetsSky

945d ago

Cobert Mayonnaise Emo Phase

@mordi-rc.bsky.social

Luis Robert Jr being an Oriole just makes me so happy

944d ago

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yardbarker.comOrioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from Mets br.app.linkLuis Robert Jr. Landing Spot Revealed in New MLB Rumors After Mets Waived Outfielder

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Orioles claim outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off Mets waivers

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