The New York Mets placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on outright waivers, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reported, giving the other 29 teams 48 hours to put in a claim. MLBTradeRumors noted the move effectively ends Robert Jr.'s time in New York and suggested a contender might gamble on him now that he is healthy and hitting well late in the season. MLBTradeRumors compared the potential late-season impact to past additions such as 2021 World Series MVP Jorge Soler and added that Robert Jr. could contribute on more than just offense. Social posts flagged that today is the last day to place a claim and still have a player be postseason eligible, making the timing consequential for playoff contenders. Observers also pointed out the waiver move followed a stretch of hot hitting for Robert Jr. in August, which could prompt interest from teams seeking a boost down the stretch.
