Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. Comes Off Injured List After Missing Almost Three Months
The 28-year-old center fielder returns after missing nearly three months with a lumbar spine disk herniation, giving New York a needed outfield boost.
- On Monday, the New York Mets activated outfielder Luis Robert Jr. from the injured list ahead of their road series against the Milwaukee Brewers, ending his absence since April 26.
- Sitting at 42-58, the Mets rank last in the National League East and 10 games out of the final Wild Card spot, hoping Robert catalyzes a turnaround in their difficult 2026 season.
- Mets interim manager Andy Green said he expects Robert to play "two out of three days" initially, with the 28-year-old hitting.224 with two home runs and eight RBI through 24 games before injury.
- New York optioned infielder Eric Wagaman to Triple-A Syracuse and outrighted Zack Short to Syracuse; Robert started in center field with A.J. Ewing at right and All-Star Juan Soto in left.
- The club appears poised to be an active seller ahead of the upcoming trade deadline, though management remains optimistic Robert can replicate the MVP-caliber talent he displayed in 2022 and 2023 with the White Sox.
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Mets' Luis Robert Jr. comes off injured list after missing almost three months
New York Mets outfielder Luis Robert Jr. has been activated from the injured list after missing nearly three months with a back issue.
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