Robert Jr. Could Be Jays' Lefty Answer | Toronto Blue Jays News

The Blue Jays are clinging to playoff hopes with a shaky offense, ranking dead last in OPS+, and could use a spark—enter Luis Robert Jr., recently waived by the Mets. Despite his injury woes and inconsistency, Robert’s numbers against left-handed pitching would be elite for Toronto, who struggle mightily against southpaws. He’d rank second on the team in HRs vs. lefties and third in OBP+ against them. The catch? A $5M salary hit. But with recent roster moves and a September 1 deadline, the Jays may have just enough time—and flexibility—to make this risky, high-reward gamble before the postseason window slams shut. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/25987c8b9b636f4d