The New York Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, according to MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo. The team has not officially announced the move.
With Robert, 29, still owed approximately $3 million on his 2025 club option and $2 million to buy him out of next year’s $20 million option, another MLB team is unlikely to claim him on waivers unless a right-handed batter and good defensive outfielder is considered worth that price.
Teams have 48 hours from the time Robert was placed on waivers to make a claim. He has to be on a roster by Sept. 1 to be eligible for the postseason.
If Robert clears waivers, the Mets could opt to…
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