Padres Submitted Claim For Luis Robert Jr.
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Orioles claimed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. off waivers over the Padres due to higher waiver priority, with Baltimore absorbing the remaining $3 million of his $20 million salary for the season.
- The Padres showed interest in Robert following injuries to outfielders Gavin Sheets and Luis Rengifo, but ultimately did not secure him despite being willing to take on his salary under new ownership.
- Robert has been performing well recently, posting an .841 OPS in August with six home runs, prompting the Orioles to add him to their roster where he debuted with a two-run double.
- Baltimore’s decision to pick up Robert’s contract and potentially decline his $20 million option for 2027 positions him among notable upcoming free agent outfielders like Randy Arozarena and Seiya Suzuki.
- The Padres’ interest in Robert signals that their new ownership group may continue to invest in the team despite recent payroll cuts, as they were open to absorbing Robert’s remaining contract.
