Luis Robert Jr. Claimed Off Waivers by Orioles, Ending His Time With the Mets
The Orioles claimed Robert Jr. off waivers from New York; Mets No. 13 prospect Morabito is set to be activated in his place, per Brian Murphy at MLB.com.
Luis Robert Jr.'s time with the Mets is over. Per Brian Murphy at MLB.com, the Orioles claimed Robert Jr. off waivers from New York, and the Mets are set to activate Morabito — their No. 13 organizational prospect — in the corresponding move.
What remains unconfirmed
The report does not specify a timeline for Morabito's activation, and no details about Robert Jr.'s anticipated role with his new club have been provided.
The roster picture in New York
The move lands as the Mets have been actively reshaping their active roster. Juan Soto was activated off the injured list in recent days and drove in a run in his first game back. Mark Vientos, meanwhile, has been on a rehab assignment at Triple-A Syracuse, where he hit 3 home runs in a single game — a development that could factor into the club's near-term roster decisions. Morabito's activation slots into a situation that is clearly still in motion.
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