David Robertson RP FA Thu 1/3/19 1:36 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson signed to a two-year, $23 million contract with the Phillies on Thursday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. The deal also includes a third-year club option worth $12 million.
EDGE Analysis
As expected, Robertson opted to stick in the northeast after ending the 2018 season in New York. The 33-year-old is coming off another solid season in which he posted a 3.23 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 11.8 K/9 across 69.2 innings. Given his proven track record in the ninth-inning, Robertson figures to compete with Seranthony Dominguez for the closer's role. Even without a full-time closer role, Robertson is still rosterable in mixed-league formats.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 12/22/18 11:00 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson is looking to sign a three-year deal while interested clubs want to keep any deal at two years, George A. King of the New York Post reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson is hoping to stay in the northeast and has at least two regional suitors, with Boston and Philadelphia both looking to add the erstwhile closer.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 8/26/18 3:21 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (shoulder) gave two runs (both unearned) in his last appearance Friday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
The right-hander had been dealing with some shoulder soreness, though the Yankees deemed him healthy enough to make an appearance Friday. Though the home run was unfortunate for the team, the fact that Robertson didn't allow an earned run meant that his ERA dropped to 3.05 on the season. Now that he's healthy, he's expected to be part of a closer committee with Zach Britton and Dellin Betances while Aroldis Chapman (knee) is sidelined.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 8/22/18 5:44 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (shoulder) is doing better but likely remains unavailable Wednesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports, but he'll form part of a temporary closer in the absence of Aroldis Chapman (knee) when healthy, according to Jack Curry of YES Network.
EDGE Analysis
The length of Chapman's absence won't be known until after he undergoes an MRI, but until he returns, Robertson, Dellin Betances and Zach Britton are expected to split save opportunities. That could mean Britton getting the call when a run of lefties is up with Betances and Robertson battling for opportunities against righties. Betances has posted a stellar 0.82 ERA with a 19:1 K:BB since the All-Star break, though Robertson's 3.18 ERA and 16:4 K:BB are perfectly adequate, and he also has more closing experience, with 135 career saves compared to 32 for his teammate.
David Robertson RP FA Tue 8/21/18 11:53 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson was unavailable to pitch in Tuesday's game against the Marlins due to a sore right shoulder, Marc Carig of The Athletic New York reports.
EDGE Analysis
The extra-inning affair may have provided a save chance for Robertson with closer Aroldis Chapman exiting the 12th inning with a knee injury, but Robertson's shoulder has been tender for a few days. The Yankees don't seem overly concerned about the right-hander, which could prove significant if Chapman is forced to miss any time. Robertson's availability for Wednesday's game remains unclear, but Thursday's scheduled off day provides a chance for some additional rest if the team opts to remain cautious.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 5/5/18 6:35 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson earned his first save of the season Saturday against Cleveland, throwing one scoreless inning with a pair of strikeouts and one hit allowed.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson came into the game with a three-run lead in the ninth inning after closer Aroldis Chapman was used on each of the last two days. He got in little trouble other than a one-out double to Edwin Encarnacion. He now has a 21:3 K:BB in 17.1 innings and a 3.12 ERA. The veteran is one of the more steady setup men in the league, though it will likely take an injury to Aroldis Chapman for him to get regular save opportunities.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 4/22/18 7:05 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (0-1) struck out one and allowed a hit in one inning of work during Sunday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson got the ball in the eighth, and he fired 10 of his 14 pitches for strikes while only giving up a poke single to Teoscar Hernandez. The 33-year-old has now allowed just one earned run over his last eight appearances, and he has 14 strikeouts compared to just two walks in that span.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 4/1/18 8:45 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (0-1) gave up four runs on three hits and a walk over one inning in Sunday's loss to the Blue Jays.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson's second appearance of the year was tough, as Justin Smoak hit a go-ahead grand slam off the righty in the bottom of the eighth inning. Robertson will likely continue seeing high-leverage situations over the course of the season, but the Yankees' depth of relievers could give him little room for error if his struggles continue.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 3/10/18 1:44 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (illness) took the mound for his Grapefruit League debut against the Mets on Saturday, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson dealt with a bout of food poisoning that left him sidelined for the past week. The reliever was able to toss a simulated game earlier this week and should be operating at full capacity heading into the final couple weeks of spring camp.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 3/4/18 12:39 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson hopes to see spring action soon, but is currently dealing with an episode of food poisoning, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson is on track to throw a simulated game Tuesday, and should be ready for spring action in the days following that. The recent time on the shelf shouldn't affect his fantasy outlook heading into the 2018 campaign, where he should be a steady source of holds as a late-inning relief option.