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MLB: Luis Robert Jr. Claimed by Orioles After Being Placed on Waivers

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

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News From a news agency Outcome reported
  • The Baltimore Orioles claimed 29-year-old outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers after the New York Mets designated him.
  • Robert has 112 career home runs but played only 58 games this season because of a lumbar disc herniation, hitting 10 home runs with a .702 OPS.
  • Baltimore will take on the remaining $3 million of his salary and holds a $20 million team option for 2027, with a $2 million buyout.

The Baltimore Orioles have claimed Cuban outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, hoping his right-handed power can strengthen an outfield dominated by left-handed hitters.

The 29-year-old Robert was traded from the Chicago White Sox to the New York Mets in January and later placed on the waiver list. He has 112 home runs in his major-league career, but a lumbar disc herniation limited him to 58 games this season, his fewest since his rookie campaign in 2020.

Robert hit 10 home runs and drove in 23 runs this season, with a .223/.303/.399 slash line and a .702 OPS. Against left-handed pitching, his OPS was .719, compared with .695 against right-handers.

The Orioles will assume the remaining $3 million of his salary for the season. His contract also includes a $20 million team option for 2027 and a $2 million buyout. Baltimore entered the day 68-69, fourth in the American League East and one win behind the Cleveland Guardians for the third American League wild-card spot.

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