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Orioles decline Robert’s 2027 option, remove Suárez from roster

The Orioles continued making moves on Halloween night, creating more room on their 40-man roster. They declined the $20 million 2027 option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr.’s contract. The Orioles will pay him a $2 million buyout. Robert, who was…

Published: Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 12:08 AM
Orioles decline Robert’s 2027 option, remove Suárez from roster
Key Things to Know
  • The Orioles declined Luis Robert Jr.'s $20 million 2027 option and paid a $2 million buyout.
  • Albert Suárez and José Barrero cleared waivers and declined outright assignments to Triple-A Norfolk.
  • Baltimore's 40-man roster sits at 33 players ahead of several roster-reinstatement and option deadlines.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Baltimore Orioles continued adjusting their 40-man roster by declining a $20 million option for 2027 on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., opting instead to pay a $2 million buyout. Right-handed pitcher Albert Suárez and shortstop José Barrero cleared waivers and chose to decline outright assignments to Triple-A Norfolk.

Following these departures and other outright assignments, the Orioles' 40-man roster stands at 33 players. The organization faces upcoming deadlines to reinstate multiple injured players, decide on a $7.5 million club option for Ryan Mountcastle, and determine whether to extend a qualifying offer to left-hander Trevor Rogers.

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