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Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million club option

Summary

The Baltimore Orioles have declined a $20 million club option on Luis Robert Jr., making him a free agent. Robert had a disappointing 2026 season, batting.221 with a.300 on-base percentage in only three games with the Orioles after being claimed off waivers from the Chicago White Sox. He suffered a hamstring strain shortly after joining the team, limiting his contributions. Despite past accolades, including a Silver Slugger award, the Orioles will seek other offensive options following a poor offensive performance last season, finishing low in multiple batting categories.

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•Robert becomes a free agent after the Orioles decline his option
•He batted.221 with.300 OBP in 2026
•Robert played only three games for Baltimore
•Orioles finished in the bottom-three in batting average
•Robert enjoyed past success, including 38 homers in 2023

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What they're saying

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Everyone expects the MLB to undergo a lengthy lockout this offseason, but perhaps even more predictable than that unfortunate development is the move that the Baltimore Orioles made on Saturday night. The O’s are declining their $20 million club option on Luis Robert Jr., which officially makes the injury-ravaged center fielder a free agent. […] The post Orioles decline Luis Robert Jr.’s club option appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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