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Orioles Place Luis Robert Jr. on 10-Day Injured List Amid Playoff Push
9/6/2026, 11:57:16 PM
Core Event
The Baltimore Orioles announced on September 6 that outfielder Luis Robert Jr. was placed on the 10-day injured list because of left hamstring discomfort. The move was retroactive to the previous day, making him unavailable for the series finale against the Boston Red Sox and the remaining stretch of the season.
Background and Contract Details
Robert, a 29-year-old former All-Star, was claimed off waivers from the New York Mets in late August as part of Baltimore’s effort to strengthen a roster that had lingered near the American League wild-card line. The claim transferred his remaining $5 million salary for the 2026 season to the Orioles, with a $20 million club option for 2027 and a $2 million buyout.
Robert’s career has been marked by frequent injuries. He spent the first six seasons with the Chicago White Sox before stints with the Mets and Orioles. Earlier in the year he missed time after being placed on the injured list with a lumbar spine disc herniation on April 30.
Performance with Baltimore
In his three games for the Orioles, Robert recorded 2-for-11 at the plate, a .182 batting average, a .545 slugging percentage, and three RBIs, including a home run. For the 2024 season overall he is hitting .221/.300/.407 with 45 hits, 11 home runs, and 26 RBIs in 204 at-bats.
Roster Moves Following the Injury
To replace Robert, Baltimore recalled outfielder Rece Hinds from Triple-A Norfolk, who started in left field against Boston left-hander Payton Tolle. The club also recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez from Norfolk and designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment, continuing Suárez’s turbulent season.
Official Statements & Responses
The Orioles’ front office confirmed the hamstring issue and the corresponding roster adjustments in a team release. President of baseball operations Mike Elias praised the ownership group’s willingness to invest in the team, noting that the acquisition signaled confidence in the roster’s direction.
Verbatim Quotes
- “Big signal from the owners that they believe in this team, and we think that Luis is going to help,” — Mike Elias
Data & Statistics
- Contract: $5 M salary (2026), $20 M option (2027), $2 M buyout.
- Season-to-date line: .221/.300/.407, 45 hits, 11 HR, 26 RBI (204 AB).
- Orioles stint: 2-for-11, .182 avg, .545 SLG, 1 HR, 3 RBI (3 games).
- Injury history: lumbar spine disc herniation (IL on April 30), multiple hamstring issues, limited games in six of seven MLB seasons.
What’s Next
Robert’s IL stint is scheduled to end September 15, the earliest date he could be re-activated. The Orioles, sitting 69-74 and three games behind the wild-card threshold, will rely on Hinds and other depth players during the final stretch of the regular season, which concludes in 21 days.
