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The Baltimore Orioles recently signed Luis Robert Jr. off waivers , not long after he was let go by the New York Mets. It was a move that gave the club an outfielder with a history of solid hitting for the final stretch of the regular season to help with a potential push for the playoffs.
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But what about after the 2026 campaign? Would the Orioles ever consider picking up the 29-year-old's $20 million option if he plays well in September and maybe helps Baltimore reach the postseason? Orioles reporter Steve Melewski admits he sees it as a possibility while guest-appearing on "Foul Territory."
"I would not rule that out," Melewski said about the front office potentially picking up Robert's $20 million option. "Because if you look at this season, the outfield offense has been very disappointing. Now, that is a gamble on top of a gamble for $20 million. So, they're going to give him $5 million, as it is in this month. But if he's just a platoon player, I guess not. I don't know.
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"How would you know in a month? What if he has a great month? That still doesn't tell you he's gonna be healthy and good next year," Melewski continued. "But I would not rule it out. But at least the option is there for the Orioles that they don't have to give up a player, they don't have to beat somebody in free agency, and here, they could get an outfielder who does have a silver slugger on his resume."
Luis Robert Jr. has played in just 60 games this season, as he missed about three months due to a lumbar spine disc herniation. Through 201 at-bats, the seven-year veteran has recorded 45 hits, 11 home runs, and 26 RBIs, giving him a .224 batting average and .301 OBP. He'll have a chance to improve upon those numbers on Friday in the Orioles' second matchup of a four-game series against the Boston Red Sox.
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