Overview
- The Orioles placed Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Sept. 5 for left hamstring discomfort, with him eligible to return Sept. 15.
- Manager Craig Albernaz called the issue a “low-grade” strain and said the team hopes Robert can play again this season.
- Baltimore recalled right-hander Anthony Nunez and outfielder Rece Hinds and designated right-hander Albert Suárez for assignment to cover Robert’s roster spot.
- Robert was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Aug. 31, has three games with the Orioles (2-for-11 with one home run), and the club has not won a game with him in the lineup.
- The claim carried financial exposure — Baltimore assumed most of his remaining 2026 pay and holds a $20 million club option for 2027 with a reported $2 million buyout — and Robert’s multi-year injury history, including a three-month absence this season for a lumbar disc herniation, raises the likelihood he may not impact the dwindling playoff window.