Orioles claim Luis Robert Jr. off waivers as Mets shed $5 million

Luis Robert Jr.’s tenure in Queens is over. The Baltimore Orioles, who are just one game back of the Guardians for a Wild Card spot, claimed the outfielder off waivers from the Mets on Monday, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed. New York had placed the 29-year-old on waivers over the weekend, giving interested teams a 48-hour window to pick up the former All-Star and the remaining $3 million on his contract for 2026 — along with a $2 million buyout. Acquired from the White Sox in the offseason, the oft-injured Robert slashed .223/.303/.399 with 10 home runs and 23 RBIs across 58 games with the Mets. Mets’ Luis Robert Jr. reacts after striking out in the seventh inning of the Mets and Houston Astros baseball game on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Citi Field. Bill Kostroun/New York Post Now, Rob