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Orioles’ Luis Robert Jr. decision could give Padres a second chance to land him

Luis Robert Jr. could become a free agent, giving the Padres another shot at a familiar target. San Diego needs a clear plan before committing to him.

By Tremayne Person · Friars on Base

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 1:01 AM

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Writer Tremayne Person argues the Padres should pursue Luis Robert Jr. if the Orioles decline his 2027 option.
The Orioles are reportedly expected to decline Robert's $20 million club option and pay a $2 million buyout.
A free-agent signing would allow San Diego to add Robert without needing to negotiate a trade.

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The Baltimore Orioles are expected to decline Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option for 2027 with a $2 million buyout, potentially sending the outfielder to free agency. Writer Tremayne Person argues that this upcoming decision presents an opportunity for San Diego Padres general manager A.J. Preller to pursue Robert after the team previously failed to claim him on waivers.

Person suggests the Padres could use Robert in left field alongside Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill. However, the writer emphasizes that San Diego must carefully evaluate Robert’s ongoing injury concerns, which included a herniated lumbar disc and hamstring issues during the 2026 season.

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