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Orioles Claim Hot-Hitting Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. From Mets

Though the Baltimore Orioles have yet to confirm the move, multiple outlets reported Monday they claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the New York Mets.
Baltimore assumes the remainder of Robert's contract, paying about $3 million of his $20 million salary this year, plus a $2 million buyout on a $20 million team option for next season.
Formerly a 2023 All-Star, Robert batted.223 with 10 home runs over 58 games for New York while battling injury, though he rebounded in August with six home runs and 11 RBIs.
Per The Athletic's Will Sammon, the Mets will fill the outfield vacancy by recalling Nick Morabito to the active roster, addressing the team's depth needs following Robert's departure.
With the Orioles sitting one game behind the Cleveland Guardians for the final American League wild-card spot, this acquisition bolsters their postseason bid as rosters expand to 28 players on September 1.

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