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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option for 2027
The Baltimore Orioles declined Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million option for the 2027 season.
The team claimed the outfielder off waivers from the New York Mets on Aug.
31, taking on about $4.9 million in remaining salary and a buyout.
Robert played just three games for Baltimore before hamstring issues put him on the injured list.
He hit .221 with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs in 61 games this year.
Robert had been an All-Star in 2023, but he has struggled to regain that form.
The decision means Baltimore will not keep him under the option for 2027, and the team had also announced other roster moves, including assigning pitcher Colin Selby to Triple-A Norfolk.
The Baltimore Orioles declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for 2027.
Baltimore claimed Robert off waivers from the New York Mets on Aug. 31, taking on roughly $4.9 million in obligations.
Robert played three games for the Orioles before going on the injured list with hamstring issues.
He hit .221 with 11 home runs and 26 RBIs in 61 games this year.
- Who
- The Baltimore Orioles and outfielder Luis Robert Jr.
- What
- The Orioles declined Robert’s $20 million club option for 2027.
- When
- The decision was announced Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026.
- Where
- Baltimore.
- Why
- Not stated
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The Chicago White Sox picked up Robert’s $20 million option for 2026 before trading him to the New York Mets.
The Orioles claimed Robert off waivers from the Mets.
The Orioles declined Robert’s $20 million club option for 2027.
- Option
- $20 million for 2027
- Waiver claim
- Aug. 31
- Obligation assumed
- Roughly $4.9 million
- Orioles games
- 3
- Season statistics
- .221 batting average, 11 home runs, 26 RBIs in 61 games