Daniel Robertson 3B FA Thu 4/20/17 9:31 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs during Thursday's win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie is receiving semi-regular playing time but is just 5-for-26 at the dish, and Thursday's homer was the first extra-base hit of his career. Considering he posted an underwhelming .713 OPS at Triple-A last year, it's probably best to keep expectations in check for Robertson going forward.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Thu 4/13/17 1:33 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson went 1-for-3 with a walk in Wednesday's 8-4 loss to the Yankees.
EDGE Analysis
The rookie infielder continues to acquit himself well against big-league arms, with Wednesday's production bringing his average to .308. Robertson has hits in three straight, although he's yet to log an extra-base hit. He projects to continue receiving a solid amount of playing time at both second and at shortstop while Matt Duffy (heel) remains sidelined.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Fri 4/7/17 2:49 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson will bat eighth and serve as the Rays' designated hitter in Friday's game against the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Friday night will mark Robertson's second time in the starting lineup this season, both times hitting eighth as the DH. The 23-year-old has been sharing DH duties with outfielder Corey Dickerson, who was the leadoff hitter in each of the three games he has started so far. Robertson is still looking for his first hit of the season after starting out 0-for-4 in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Thu 4/6/17 11:25 AM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson, who made his major-league debut at designated hitter Tuesday against the Yankees, is also taking grounders at first base to increase his versatility, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson's natural position is shortstop, but he was also tried out at left field this spring as the Rays look to cross-train as many players as possible. The 23-year-old has ascended quickly through the organizational ranks over the last couple of seasons, going from Double-A Montgomery in the 2015 campaign to the majors to open 2017. If he's able to prove his mettle at first, Robertson would figure to have a better chance of sticking on the roster once projected starting shortstop Matt Duffy (heel) returns to action.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Tue 4/4/17 3:27 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson is starting at the DH spot and hitting eighth in Tuesday's game against the Yankees, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson will make his MLB debut Tuesday as a lefty (CC Sabathia) is set to take the hill for the Yankees. Robertson hit .259/.358/.356 over 118 games at Triple-A Durham in 2016.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Sat 4/1/17 11:23 AM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson has been informed he made the Opening Day roster, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The young shortstop earned the spot with a productive spring camp, batting .268 with five RBI in 23 Grapefruit League games. He'll likely serve as a utility man with low fantasy value in a crowded Rays' infield, so don't expect much production in his first major league season. Robertson hit .259/.358/.356 with 43 RBI at Triple-A Durham last season, but also compiled 100 strikeouts.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Mon 3/27/17 12:35 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson, who drew the start at shortstop for Tim Beckham (hip flexor) in Sunday's 7-4 Grapefruit League loss to the Yankees, also was deployed in left field, Marc Topkin of the The Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson singled and walked over four plate appearances while seeing time at both shortstop and left field. That mirrors the same plan that the Rays have already deployed with Beckham this spring in an effort to maximize the versatility of their roster. Despite it being Robertson's first game in the outfield during his pro career, he acquitted himself well according to manager Kevin Cash. "With Beck with the hip flexor, we've got to start thinking about covering ourselves in different situations," Cash said. "Pretty impressed with how (Robertson) handled being out there, he looked really comfortable."
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Wed 3/22/17 10:04 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson has a chance to make the team as a utility infielder, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old shortstop prospect is hitting only .220 over 41 at-bats but Matt Duffy's extended recovery from heel surgery has potentially opened up a spot for him to start the season. Robertson's right-handed bat renders him particularly valuable in the short term and he could be competing with Michael McKenry or Nick Franklin for a roster spot as spring training heads into its stretch run.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Mon 2/13/17 1:15 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Manager Kevin Cash mentioned Robertson as a candidate to fill the vacant second base position, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
The top prospect's stock dropped a bit following a dip in his batting average last season with Triple-A Durham, but Cash still sees him as a viable option to fill the void left by Logan Forsythe's departure. The 22-year-old will have to really stand out to overtake the likes of Brad Miller, Tim Beckham and Nick Franklin, but this vote of confidence could foreshadow a callup to the big leagues for Robertson in the relatively near future.
Daniel Robertson 3B FA Fri 11/18/16 8:24 PM
Daniel Robertson
3B FA
Robertson was added to the Rays' 40-man roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
His prospect stock has taken a hit in recent years, as he's totaled just five homers over the past two seasons, but Robertson continued to get on base at a good clip in 2016 thanks to an 11.4 percent walk rate. He saw more time at second base and third in 2016 with 20-plus appearances at each position.