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Mets Put Luis Robert Jr. on IL, Recall Wagaman

5/1/2026

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Summary

Luis Robert Injured

The Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day IL with a disc herniation.
A Wednesday MRI confirmed the injury, leading to an epidural and a 7-10-day IL stay.
Infielder Eric Wagaman was recalled from Syracuse.
Carl Edwards Jr. was designated for assignment.
Austin Warren was recalled as the Mets entered the series 10-20 after a 16-of-19 loss streak; Robert was hitting .224/.327/.329 with eight RBIs in 24 games.

Summary

Luis Robert Traded

Trade sent Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets and delivered Luisangel Acuña and Truman Pauley to the Chicago White Sox.
Luisangel Acuña has only 13 hits in 72 at-bats for the White Sox.
Analysts say Luis Robert Jr.’s injuries have weakened the Mets’ power hopes, making the deal one-sided.
The trade’s fallout adds pressure on manager Carlos Mendoza, whose job is in doubt after the team’s 10-20 start.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 MLB players’ strike, which began on August 12, 1994, halted play after the August 11 games and forced the cancellation of the postseason, eliminating 948 games and costing owners about $580 million. That labor clash reshaped team financial strategies, a legacy still felt by clubs like the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox as they navigate roster turbulence today.

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Luis Robert Injured

The Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day IL with a disc herniation.
A Wednesday MRI confirmed the injury, leading to an epidural and a 7-10-day IL stay.
Infielder Eric Wagaman was recalled from Syracuse.
Carl Edwards Jr. was designated for assignment.
Austin Warren was recalled as the Mets entered the series 10-20 after a 16-of-19 loss streak; Robert was hitting .224/.327/.329 with eight RBIs in 24 games.

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