David Robertson RP PHI Sat 6/22/19 11:23 AM
David Robertson
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Robertson (elbow) could throw off a mound in 10-12 days, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
He has been playing catch, but throwing off a mound will represent a big step in his rehab. If he gets on a mound in early July, we could be eyeing an activation after the All-Star break.
David Robertson RP PHI Wed 6/12/19 4:27 PM
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Robertson (elbow) played catch Tuesday, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is an encouraging development for Robertson, who had been shut down from throwing for nearly a month prior to Tuesday's round of catch. The veteran reliever has been sidelined since April 15, so he'll need plenty of time to get back up to speed before the Phillies feel comfortable activating him. As such, a timetable for his return likely won't emerge until he ramps up his throwing program.
David Robertson RP PHI Wed 5/29/19 4:43 PM
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Robertson (elbow) is close to beginning a throwing progression, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson originally wasn't expected to resume throwing until mid-June, so this is certainly welcomed news for the Phillies and fantasy owners alike. Given the length of his absence -- Robertson has been on the shelf since April 15 -- the veteran right-hander will need plenty of time to get back up to speed. That said, manager Gabe Kapler noted a return before the end of June is "not out of the question" for Robertson.
David Robertson RP PHI Sat 5/25/19 12:50 PM
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Robertson (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
This is strictly a bookkeeping move that allows the Phillies to purchase the contract of J.D. Hammer. Robertson is not expected to resume throwing until at least mid-June.
David Robertson RP PHI Mon 5/13/19 4:29 PM
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Robertson (elbow) will not throw for three weeks, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson visited Dr. James Andrews on Monday, who recommended the veteran right-hander rest for a few weeks before resuming a throwing program. The 34-year-old has been sidelined since mid-April with a right flexor strain; while he remains without a timetable for his return, this recent setback suggests Robertson won't be ready to return until the end of June or beginning of July, at the earliest.
David Robertson RP PHI Fri 5/10/19 6:03 PM
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Robertson (elbow) played catch for the first time since suffering his right flexor strain Friday, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson has been out since mid-April. He doesn't yet have a timeline for his return, but he doesn't appear to be particularly close as he's yet to get back on a mound.
David Robertson RP PHI Wed 5/1/19 4:59 PM
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Robertson (elbow) has yet to be cleared to throw, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson has already been out over two weeks with a right flexor strain. The issue was considered Grade 1, but it doesn't sound as though he's particularly close to returning.
David Robertson RP PHI Tue 4/16/19 10:53 PM
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Robertson was diagnosed with a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow Tuesday, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson landed on the 10-day injured list Monday with what was originally described as elbow soreness, but was clarified via an MRI. The 34-year-old will be shut down from throwing for a few days and then will be re-evaluated by the Phillies.
David Robertson RP PHI Mon 4/15/19 3:28 PM
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Robertson was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with right elbow soreness, Matt Breen of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
EDGE Analysis
This comes as a bit of a surprise, as Robertson fired a pair of scoreless innings in Sunday's win over the Marlins. The severity of the issue remains unclear, leaving his possible return date up in the air. Drew Anderson was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to take Robertson's place in the bullpen, while Seranthony Dominguez and Hector Neris are candidates to fill in as the team's closer while the veteran right-hander is on the shelf.
David Robertson RP PHI Tue 4/9/19 2:54 PM
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Robertson pitched around a two-out single to throw a scoreless eighth inning Monday against the Nationals, striking out one batter.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson appears to be back on track after three ugly outings to start the season, not allowing any runs in any of his last three trips to the mound. Neither he nor Seranthony Dominguez has a save yet this season, with the team's first two going to Hector Neris and Pat Neshek. That's likely an indication of things to come, as manager Gabe Kapler will continue to use his most trusted relievers in high-leverage situations regardless of the inning.