Dodgers evaluate roster options after Mets waive outfielder Luis Robert Jr

The New York Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, making the veteran power hitter available to all 29 other Major League Baseball clubs. League teams have a 48-hour window to claim Robert Jr., who is eligible to continue playing for the Mets while the process unfolds. The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently examining their lineup options following a recent series sweep by the Atlanta Braves and struggles against the Detroit Tigers. Manager Dave Roberts has publicly acknowledged the team’s ongoing offensive inconsistency as the regular season reaches its final phase. Adding a former Silver Slugger winner could provide necessary depth and competition for the Dodgers' outfield as the club fights for a first-round bye. The team is looking to reinforce its roster for the remainder of the schedule as they pursue a third consecutive World Series title.

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