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Dodgers eye Luis Robert Jr. after Mets place him on waivers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Dodgers eye Luis Robert Jr. after Mets place him on waivers
Summary

Luis Robert Jr. has been placed on waivers by the New York Mets, potentially opening the door for the Los Angeles Dodgers to acquire him. After a lackluster season, Robert Jr. has shown improvement recently, hitting.304/.407/.696 over the last seven games. The Dodgers, in need of offensive support, may pursue Robert Jr. to bolster their outfield depth. He has a $20 million team option for 2027 and is owed $3 million this season. Robert Jr. originally broke out with the Chicago White Sox before being traded to the Mets, where he struggled to find consistency.

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Status Watch
  • •Mets place Luis Robert Jr. on waivers
  • •Dodgers may be interested in acquiring him
  • •Robert Jr. is hitting.304 over his last seven games
  • •He has a $20 million option for 2027
  • •Originally traded from the White Sox to the Mets
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  • 12:16 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Should Pounce on Luis Robert Jr. After Stunning Waiver Development
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A possible solution for the Los Angeles Dodgers' offensive woes may have hit the waiver wire in the form of Luis Robert Jr.

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