Mets Place Luis Robert Jr. On Waivers
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, giving other MLB teams 48 hours to claim him while he remains eligible to play for the Mets during the process.
- Robert is owed approximately $4.89 million, including a $2 million offseason buyout, and a claiming team would assume this salary, providing the Mets with luxury tax savings.
- Once a promising prospect and 2023 All-Star with strong offensive and defensive metrics, Robert’s performance declined due to injury struggles in 2024-25.
- The Mets acquired Robert last winter hoping to contend but are now 60-75 and out of playoff contention; Robert was placed on the injured list in April and returned in July but failed to attract trade interest before the deadline.
- Since the trade deadline, Robert’s performance has improved significantly, hitting .286/.342/.557 in August, while maintaining solid defensive contributions and elite sprint speed.
