Orioles Decline 20 Million Dollar Price Tag on Luis Robert Jr

The Orioles have reportedly declined outfielder Luis Robert Jr’s 2027 option, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. The option was for 20 million, and Robert will now enter free agency with a 2 million buyout from the Orioles, as expected, per Francys Romero on Thursday, October 29th.Robert Jr. posted a .221 batting average with 11 home runs, 26 RBI’s, and a .707 OPS in 61 games. Robert Jr Began 2026 With New York Mets Robert began the 2026 season with the New York Mets after being traded to Queens during the 2025-26 offseason from the Chicago White Sox.