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Mets Put Luis Robert Jr. on Waivers

8/30/2026

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Summary

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The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers.
Teams have 48 hours to claim him and can make him playoff-eligible if claimed before Sept 1.
Robert is owed $3 million this season, a $2 million buyout and a $20 million 2027 option.
He posted a .229/.310/.410 line with 10 homers and 23 RBIs in 56 games.
Cincinnati also placed Eugenio Suárez and T.J. Friedl on waivers, indicating salary cuts.

History

Historical Context

In August 1994 the MLB players’ strike halted play after the final games on August 11 and led acting commissioner Bud Selig to cancel the remaining season on September 14, erasing the World Series for the first time since 1904. The dispute eliminated 938 games and forced teams to slash payrolls, a precedent echoed today as the Mets and Reds waive high-salary talent to preserve flexibility.

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Story summary

The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers.
Teams have 48 hours to claim him and can make him playoff-eligible if claimed before Sept 1.
Robert is owed $3 million this season, a $2 million buyout and a $20 million 2027 option.
He posted a .229/.310/.410 line with 10 homers and 23 RBIs in 56 games.
Cincinnati also placed Eugenio Suárez and T.J. Friedl on waivers, indicating salary cuts.

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