Orioles reportedly claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, ending brief Mets tenure

The Orioles have been reported to have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, a move that would end a brief stretch of Mets employment and immediately reshape Baltimore’s outfield options as the American League Wild Card race intensifies.

According to, Baltimore made the claim after Robert was placed on outright waivers by New York. The report notes the Orioles had not publicly confirmed the transaction at the time of publication, which is an important caveat for readers tracking roster changes at the margins.

For Baltimore, the appeal is straightforward. Claiming a proven big-league bat from another club’s waiver process offers a fast way to add pop without waiting for a winter reset. Robert’s profile has typically centered on impact with the bat, and a claim indicates the Orioles want another lever they can pull during a late-season playoff push.

New York’s decision to put Robert on waivers indicates the Mets had reached a point where they were willing to risk losing him to an AL East rival rather than keep him on the active roster under the current roster constraints. Waiver claims can also report how clubs are prioritizing playing time and roster construction as teams sort through the season’s final priorities.

The Orioles’ next steps, regardless of how quickly they formalize the paperwork, will likely include determining where Robert fits best in daily lineups and defensive matchups. The club has several paths for an acquired outfielder, and how that plays out can be consequential when matchups tighten late in the calendar.

What to watch next is confirmation of the claim, followed by the first public indication of how Baltimore intends to use Robert in games. If he is optioned, starts in specific platoons, or is integrated into particular batting-order roles, that will clarify the Orioles’ immediate tactical intent as they chase postseason positioning.