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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Luis Robert Jr. is on the 10-day injured list with a lumbar spine disc herniation and is not progressing as the Mets would like. He continues to experience symptoms and has not resumed baseball activities as of May 10, 2026. Robert received an injection upon landing on the IL but remains without a clear timetable to return. The team is consulting with additional specialists and has not ruled out surgery. Before his injury, Robert was struggling offensively, hitting .224 with 2 home runs in 24 games played.
Strengths
- + Received injection treatment for back injury
- + Team consulting with specialists to explore all options
- + Young player (28 years old) with history of elite production (38 HR, 20 SB in 2023)
Weaknesses
- - Lumbar spine disc herniation with ongoing symptoms
- - Not progressing as expected in recovery
- - Has not resumed any baseball activities
- - Lengthy injury history throughout career
- - Poor offensive performance before injury (.224 BA, 2 HR in 24 games)
- - Surgery not ruled out
- - No clear return timeline
- - Extended absence expected to impact first year with Mets
- - Only rostered in 60% of Yahoo leagues due to injury concerns
Injury Status: IL-10 -- Lumbar spine disc herniation with ongoing lower back discomfort and symptoms
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Robert Perez Jr. is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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