Luis Robert Jr. Heads to Orioles | Baltimore Orioles News

Baltimore Orioles News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 1, 2026 · 2m

Luis Robert Jr. is headed to Baltimore after being claimed off waivers by the Orioles, who took on his remaining $3M salary and a $2M buyout for 2026. The move bolsters the Orioles’ Wild Card chase, just one game behind the Guardians. Robert, 29, played in just 58 games for the Mets this season, hitting .223 with 10 homers and 23 RBIs — including a walk-off blast early in the year — but was sidelined for nearly three months due to a lumbar spine injury. His role became less central as rookies stepped up, even as Juan Soto battled a calf issue. He also experimented with left field, hitting…