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Orioles Claim Luis Robert Jr. Off Mets Waivers

8/31/2026

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Summary

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The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets.
Robert carries a salary just under $5 million through 2026 and a $20 million 2027 option with a $2 million buyout.
He posted a .223/.303/.399 slash line with 10 home runs in 58 games and a .841 OPS since early August.
Baltimore designated infielder Luis Vázquez for assignment and recalled left-hander Cade Povich to make room.

History

Historical Context

After the 1994-95 strike, the 1995 collective bargaining agreement—shaped by owners like Peter Angelos of the Baltimore Orioles—imposed new roster rules that still dictate waiver moves. The agreement followed a season where average attendance fell to 25,008 per game. In 2024 the Orioles exercised those rules, claiming Luis Robert Jr., designating Luis Vázquez, and recalling Cade Povich.

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Story summary

The Baltimore Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets.
Robert carries a salary just under $5 million through 2026 and a $20 million 2027 option with a $2 million buyout.
He posted a .223/.303/.399 slash line with 10 home runs in 58 games and a .841 OPS since early August.
Baltimore designated infielder Luis Vázquez for assignment and recalled left-hander Cade Povich to make room.

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