David Robertson RP PHI Tue 8/21/18 11:53 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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 PHI Sat 5/5/18 6:35 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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 PHI Sun 4/22/18 7:05 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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 PHI Sun 4/1/18 8:45 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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 PHI Sat 3/10/18 1:44 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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 PHI Sun 3/4/18 12:39 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
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.
David Robertson RP PHI Sun 9/3/17 10:02 AM
David Robertson
RP PHI
Robertson worked around a hit to pitch a shutout eighth inning in Saturday's win over the Red Sox, striking out one.
EDGE Analysis
There was some thought when Aroldis Chapman was removed from the closer role in mid-August that Robertson could be in line to take over the ninth inning, and while that still could hold true on occasion, Dellin Betances has seen every save opportunity since then. Robertson has still been very effective when called upon though, and remains a solid source of strikeouts.
David Robertson RP PHI Sat 8/19/17 5:18 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
Robertson could get some save chances going forward, as Aroldis Chapman was officially removed from the closer's role Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
The Yankees have not specified who will get saves, but Dellin Betances and Robertson figure to be the top two options. Betances is likely owned in roto leagues, but Robertson may be out on waivers, and is worth an add, especially for owners chasing saves in deeper leagues.
David Robertson RP PHI Wed 8/16/17 11:42 PM
David Robertson
RP PHI
Robertson struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 14th save of the season, and first as a Yankee, in a 5-3 win over the Mets.
EDGE Analysis
With Aroldis Chapman nursing a sore hamstring and Dellin Betances having pitched on three straight days coming into Wednesday, closing duties fell to Robertson and he was more than up to the task. The former White Sox stopper could see more save chances in the short term if Chapman remains sidelined and manager Joe Girardi decides to keep Betances in his eighth-inning role, but Robertson is more likely to be a source of holds than saves over the final weeks of the season.
David Robertson RP PHI Wed 7/19/17 12:14 AM 2 Comments
David Robertson
RP PHI
Robertson was traded to the Yankees on Tuesday as part of a multi-player deal.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson has long been the subject of trade rumors and has finally found his new home for the stretch run of the 2017 season. This move will almost certainly have a negative effect on Robertson's fantasy value in standard leagues, as he'll no longer be in line for saves opportunities with his new ball club. The 32-year-old will likely be utilized as a setup man in the back-end of the Yankees' loaded bullpen.