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3 teams former White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. could fool next after Orioles decline option

The Orioles have declined the option on Luis Robert Jr, giving the former White Sox slugger a chance to pick his new team. The Phillies, Rays, and Astros are among the options.

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 2:00 PM
3 teams former White Sox slugger Luis Robert Jr. could fool next after Orioles decline option
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Noah Phalen outlines three potential free agency destinations for Luis Robert Jr. after Baltimore declined his option.
  • The former Chicago White Sox outfielder is entering free agency for the first time in his career.
  • Phalen identifies the Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, and Houston Astros as clubs that could sign him.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Noah Phalen of Southside Showdown examines potential landing spots for free agent Luis Robert Jr. after the Baltimore Orioles declined his contract option. Following a campaign split between the New York Mets and Baltimore marked by poor health and inconsistency, the former Chicago White Sox outfielder has entered free agency for the first time in his Major League career.

Phalen highlights the Philadelphia Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, and Houston Astros as possible destinations. The writer suggests that Philadelphia could seek right-handed outfield power, Tampa Bay might offer a cost-effective one-year prove-it deal, and Houston could benefit from adding power to center field.

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