Orioles scoop Luis Roberts off waivers
Sep 1 2026
AMERICAN LEAGUE
Baltimore Orioles
NEWS: Baltimore claimed OF Luis Robert Jr. off waivers.
IMPACT: Medium
BHQ SPIN: Looking to make a push for the final AL Wild Card spot and fill the righty-hitting outfielder void left by Tyler O'Neill’s injury, Baltimore claimed Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets. The expectation is that Robert Jr. will be activated when rosters expand on September 1. It’s been an up-and-down season for Robert Jr., but his performance has improved of late (.267/.321/.520 in 84 August PA). Robert Jr. is expected to be an everyday player against left-handed pitching, which would spell an end to the recent uptick in time against left-handed pitching for either Leody Taveras or Dylan Beavers. Against right-handed...
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