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Luis Robert Jr.

NYM Center Fielder #88

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Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in a win over the Brewers on Tuesday.

Robert laced a 451-foot moon shot in the eighth inning that left the bat at 112.2 mph. It was his only hit in the two games since coming off the injured list with a lumbar spine disk herniation, but it was also a good reminder of the loud, raw tools that the 28-year-old possesses. The Mets are likely going to play Robert Jr. regularly over the next couple of weeks in the hopes of being able to trade him at the deadline and free up regular outfield starts for rookies Carson Benge and AJ Ewing.

- Eric Samulski

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Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

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Orioles manager Craig Albernaz said he’s hopeful Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) will be ready to go as soon as his 10 days on the injured list are up.

Albernaz termed the hamstring injury that put Robert on the IL as a low grade strain. The Orioles called it hamstring discomfort in making the move prior to Sunday’s game.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Orioles placed OF Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with left hamstring discomfort.

That explains why Robert wasn’t in the Orioles’ lineup on Saturday and Sunday. He’ll be shelved for at least a week and a half while dealing with a hamstring issue. It’s a tough break for the O’s and for fantasy managers as the dynamic 29-year-old outfielder had a chance to make a major impact down the stretch. Rece Hinds was recalled from Triple-A Norfolk on Sunday to provide depth in the Orioles’ outfield.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Luis Robert Jr. is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for a second consecutive day on Sunday.

While there haven’t been any rumblings of Robert dealing with any sort of injury, it’s interesting that he’s sitting for a second straight game, especially with a left-hander on the mound for the Red Sox. The Orioles also added another outfielder to their roster in Rece Hinds on Sunday, which could mean that Robert is dealing with a minor issue. Colton Cowser will again start in center field and bat ninth for the O’s on Sunday against Payton Tolle and the Red Sox.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Luis Robert Jr. is not in the Orioles’ starting lineup for Saturday’s divisional matchup against the Red Sox.

The dynamic 29-year-old outfielder started and hit in the middle of the Orioles’ lineup in each of his first three games since coming over from the Mets. He’ll get a breather here though before likely returning for Sunday’s series finale. Colton Cowser will start in his place in center field and bat ninth against Red Sox’ right-hander Sonny Gray.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Luis Robert Jr. went 1-for-5 with a double and two RBI as the Orioles fell to the Rockies 6-5 on Wednesday.

Robert drove in two when he doubled to right-center in the top of the third, extending Baltimore’s lead to 3-0. The outfielder was claimed off waivers from the Mets earlier this week and hit cleanup in his first game with the Orioles. Leody Taveras was on the bench Wednesday, but it’ll be worth monitoring how playing time shakes out in a four-game series against the Red Sox beginning Thursday.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Luis Robert Jr. is starting in left field and batting fourth for the Orioles on Wednesday against the Rockies.

This will be Robert Jr.'s first start with the Orioles since being claimed off waivers. This game is against a right-handed pitcher, and Leody Taveras has been moved to the bench with Colton Cowser in center field and Dylan Beavers in right field. This is great news for Robert Jr.'s fantasy value, and also implies that Beavers and Cowser could stay in strong-side platoon roles. With the Orioles facing three lefties against the Red Sox this weekend, Robert Jr. could be in for a nice week.
Samuel Basallo

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Samuel Basallo (hand) is back in the lineup at DH for Monday’s series opener against the Rockies.

Basallo’s return comes at a fortuitous time for fantasy managers with Baltimore kicking off a three-game series at high-octane Coors Field. He’s back in the lineup after missing Sunday’s game with a hand contusion. The 22-year-old backstop’s presence at DH pushes Christian Encarnacion-Strand to the bench with Blaze Alexander getting the nod at third base. Things are only going to get more crowded with Luis Robert Jr. coming over from the Mets off waivers in the next few days.
Luis Robert Jr.

BAL Center Fielder #88

Orioled claimed OF Luis Robert Jr. off waivers from the Mets.

This is a bit of a surprise. Robert is hitting well in August, slashing .267/.321/.520 with six home runs, 10 runs scored, and 11 RBI; however, the Orioles have been getting solid production from Dylan Beavers, Colton Cowser, and Leody Taveras in the outfield. Their DH spot has also been filled by Coby Mayo since Christian Encarnacion-Strand has emerged as the regular third baseman. Somebody who is playing well is going to be bumped from the starting lineup now, and you have to wonder if this is a sign that the Orioles plan to pick up Robert’s $20 million team option for 2027.
Luis Robert Jr.

NYM Center Fielder #88

Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports that the Mets have placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on waivers.

It’s not unusual to see clubs place expensive veterans on waivers at this time of year to see if anyone else would be willing to take on the remainder of their contract. The 29-year-old slugger has three million remaining on his contract for this season, plus a $20 million club option for the 2027 campaign with a $2 million buyout, so the claiming team would be taking on $5 million in salary if planning on declining the option.
Luis Robert Jr.

NYM Center Fielder #88

Luis Robert Jr. went 2-for-4 with a walk and a solo home run against the Brewers on Tuesday.

Robert’s home run was his 10th of the year. He hit a solo shot off Chad Patrick in the sixth inning. Robert is 13-for-41 (.317) with six home runs and 11 RBI over his last 14 games. He’s hitting .232 with a .737 OPS and 23 RBI this season.

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Colson Montgomery

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Colson Montgomery picked up an RBI double in Game 1 of the ALDS against the White Sox on Saturday.

Montgomery went the other way against the shift, and Kyle Teel was able to beat out a throw at the plate to give Chicago a 3-0 lead. Montgomery has driven in a pair of runs and hit .333/.455/.778 in his three postseason games.
- Christopher Crawford

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Grant Taylor

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Grant Taylor threw four scoreless innings to earn a save in Game 1 off the ALDS against the Guardians on Tuesday.

Taylor’s curveball was simply dominant, and he was able to punch out six over those four innings while allowing only two hits. The right-hander threw 42 pitches after firing 54 of them in Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Astros on Tuesday. The White Sox have a day off Sunday, so there’s a chance he could be available for Game 2 come Monday. More than likely, he doesn’t work again until Game 3.
- Christopher Crawford

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Munetaka Murakami

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Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run homer to lead the White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Guardians on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS.

Parker Messick left a breaking-ball near the eyes of Murakami, and he took advantage with a moonshot off the left-hander that gave the White Sox a 2-0 lead and Murakami his first ever postseason homer. It traveled an estimated 440 feet with an exit velocity of 112.1 mph. The 26-year-old also singled and has forged a .273/.308/.545 slash in his first three playoff contests. Chicago now has a 1-0 lead in the series, and will look to steal another game in Cleveland on Monday after a day off.
- Christopher Crawford

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Hagen Smith

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Hagen Smith worked 2 2/3 scoreless innings in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Guardians on Saturday.

Smith struck out four, and he was able to work around three free passes while not allowing a hit. In his two playoff appearances, the 23-year-old has yet to allow a run, and he’s shown why he has the stuff to someday be an upper-echelon fantasy starter. He threw 51 pitches in this contest, so he could be a multi-inning option for Game 3 or 4 — if necessary — in Chicago.
- Christopher Crawford

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Parker Messick

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Parker Messick gave up two runs in his 4 1/3 innings to take a loss to the White Sox in Game 1 of the ALDS on Saturday.

Messick was able to get out of a few jams thanks in large part to his six strikeouts, but a poorly located breaking ball to Munetaka Murakami was shellacked out of the park, and the Chicago offense provided nothing while was in the game. Messick pitched well after, and should Cleveland force such a game, he likely will be on the mound for Game 4 of the ALCS.
- Christopher Crawford

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Chandler Simpson

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Chandler Simpson is starting in left field Saturday in Game 1 against the Yankees.

Simpson missed the final two games of the regular season after fouling a ball off his foot, but he was expected back for this one. Tampa Bay’s lineup: DH Yandy Díaz, 1B Jonathan Aranda, 3B Junior Caminero, C Liam Hicks, LF Simpson, RF Victor Mesa Jr., CF Jonny DeLuca, 2B Richie Palacios, SS Taylor Walls.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Trent Grisham

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The Yankees are sticking with their Wild Card Game 2 lineup Saturday in Game 1 against the Rays.

That means eight lefties and George Lombard Jr. once again. Trent Grisham didn’t look great in his first start back from a hamstring injury Wednesday, but he is getting the nod over Heliot Ramos tonight. The lineup: DH Ben Rice, LF Cody Bellinger, 1B Luis García Jr., RF Spencer Jones, 2B Jazz Chisholm Jr., CF Trent Grisham, C Austin Wells, 3B Ryan McMahon.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Ha-Seong Kim

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The Braves are sticking with Ha-Seong Kim at shortstop in Game 1 against the Dodgers.

Lane Thomas is back, so the Braves could have put him in left field and used Mauricio Dubón at shortstop against lefty Tarik Skubal. However, since Thomas hasn’t played in weeks and is 0-for-7 with five strikeouts lifetime against Skubal, he’s not starting today. The lineup: DH Drake Baldwin, RF Ronald Acuña Jr., 2B Ozzie Albies, 1B Matt Olson, CF Michael Harris II, LF Dubón, 3B Austin Riley, C Sean Murphy, SS Kim.
- Matthew Pouliot

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Blake Treinen

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Blake Treinen (shoulder) could be an option in latter rounds.

Treinen was placed on the injured list on the last day of the regular season with inflammation in his right shoulder. Roberts told reporters that his issue is “not surgical” so if the issue subsides in the coming days/weeks, he could be an option in the late innings for Los Angeles.
- Christopher Crawford

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Shohei Ohtani

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Shohei Ohtani is hitting second as the designated hitter in Game 1 of the NLDS against Atlanta on Saturday.

Ohtani won’t hit in his typical leadoff spot for Game 1 versus Atlanta, with Mookie Betts hitting leadoff. The official lineup for Los Angeles against the Atlanta bullpen: Betts SS, Ohtani DH, Will Smith C, Freddie Freeman 1B, Teoscar Hernandez LF, Kyle Tucker RF, Andy Pages CF, Max Muncy 3B and Tommy Edman hitting ninth at second base.
- Christopher Crawford

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