Mets Waive Luis Robert Jr.
The New York Mets place outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers for payroll relief.
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Robert was acquired by the Mets from the Chicago White Sox in a January trade that sent Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley to Chicago, with no cash included in the deal.
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Robert is tied to a roughly $5 million guaranteed on his Mets contract (about $3 million in 2026 plus a $2 million buyout), and has a $20 million club option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout.
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In August, Robert has shown strong production, delivering six homers, 11 RBI and 10 runs in a 19-game stretch, after missing significant time earlier in the season.
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Robert has battled a lumbar spine disc herniation, missing nearly three months this season before returning to the lineup on July 20.
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Any team that claims him would assume the remainder of his salary and could gain postseason eligibility if the claim occurs by Sept. 1; otherwise, he would stay with the Mets for the rest of the season.
The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, giving other teams 48 hours to claim him and take on his remaining contract. Reuters reports that Robert, 29, has posted 10 home runs and 23 RBIs in 57 games this season. The move is a payroll-saving tactic — the Mets owe him roughly $3 million for the rest of 2026 plus a $2 million buyout, and are unlikely to exercise a $20 million club option for 2027.
Robert's Breakthrough August After Back Injury Sideline
Robert missed nearly three months with a lumbar spine disc herniation before returning July 20. Since then, he has surged. In a 19-game August stretch, he hit six home runs with 11 RBIs and 10 runs scored. His full season slash line sits at .229/.308/.407 — modest overall, but his late-month production shows he can still be a productive asset down the stretch.
How Waiver Claiming Works in Late August
Any team claiming Robert by September 1 would gain the right to make him postseason-eligible. Teams that claim him after that date keep him for the remainder of the regular season only. If no team claims him within 48 hours, Robert stays with the Mets for the rest of the year. The claiming team absorbs all remaining salary on his contract.
The Mets' Cost-Cutting Move in a Crowded Outfield
The Mets acquired Robert from the Chicago White Sox in January, sending Luisangel Acuña and minor-league pitcher Truman Pauley to Chicago. With only $5 million guaranteed left on his deal, waiving him costs the team very little. This late-August payroll trim is common across baseball — a standard tactic to shed salary as teams prepare for the final month and October.
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