Luis Robert Jr. Claimed Off Waivers by Baltimore Orioles From Mets
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets, per MLB.com's Jake Rill.
The Baltimore Orioles have claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets, MLB.com's Jake Rill reported.
The move adds an outfield bat to a Baltimore roster that has seen a flurry of activity in recent days. What remains unconfirmed is Robert Jr.'s role, availability, or any corresponding roster adjustment to make room for him.
What to watch
The Orioles have been active on the roster front heading into the stretch run, so how Robert Jr. fits into the outfield picture — and what, if anything, shifts around him — is the next thread to follow.
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