Why Mets losing Luis Robert Jr. to Orioles via waiver claim is a good thing

The New York Mets were major sellers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, as their attempt to trade away some of their veterans, like Freddy Peralta, Tyrone Taylor, Clay Holmes, and Luke Weaver.But one player they didn't wind up trading, despite their best efforts to do so, was outfielder Luis Robert Jr. He wasn't playing great, especially for his $20 million price tag. So, they tried, but failed, to trade him. Instead, they recently placed him on waivers.According to SNY MLB insider Chelsea Janes, the Baltimore Orioles have claimed Robert, taking him from the Mets in a bit of an unexpected move. But losing Robert is actually a good thing for the Mets.Why Mets losing Luis Robert Jr. to Orioles is a good thing"The Baltimore Orioles are claiming Luis Robert Jr. off waivers, according to multiple