David Robertson RP FA Fri 6/30/17 3:59 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson allowed just one hit while striking out one batter in a scoreless ninth frame en route to his 12th save of the season.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson was able to get back on track after allowing the go-ahead (inherited) run to score in Sunday's loss to the A's. The 32-year-old has struck out a batter in seven straight appearances now, and he owns a respectable 3.18 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 42:9 K:BB ratio in 28.1 innings this season.
David Robertson RP FA Mon 6/26/17 8:08 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson allowed one run on two hits over one inning in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Athletics.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson entered a tied game with men on base and none out in the eighth inning but was unable stop the Athletics from stealing this one. The performance continues a pattern where Robertson has been ineffective in non-save situations. He's allowed eight runs on 13 hits and five walks over 14 innings when there isn't a save to be had.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 6/17/17 4:23 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson cruised through the ninth inning to pick up his 11th save of the season Saturday against the Blue Jays. He stuck out two batters and didn't allow a base runner while finishing the inning with 14 pitches.
EDGE Analysis
Saturday was Robertson's first clean inning since May 29, a span of four outings. His ERA is down to 3.20 and he owns a strong 0.87 WHIP alongside a 13.26 K/9. Robertson continues to be a reliable option in the back end and his 11 saves rank him eighth in the American League.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 6/7/17 6:02 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson retired all three batters faced, one by strikeout, to save Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Rays.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson shook off a season-worst outing two days earlier to record his ninth save in 10 opportunities. His 3.38 ERA doesn't inspire much confidence, but when a save is on the line, opponents are batting just .111 against him.
David Robertson RP FA Mon 6/5/17 7:23 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (3-2) allowed three runs on one hit, one walk and one hit batsman over two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's 7-4 loss to the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson hung a 1-2 curveball to Justin Upton and didn't even have to watch it land as the Tigers walked off with the win. He entered a tied game in the ninth, so this wasn't a blown save but that's a pretty faint silver lining for fantasy owners. In non-save situations, Robertson has a 4.91 ERA compared to 1.93 when presented with a save opportunity. When the game is on the line, Robertson has been successful 8-of-9 times.
David Robertson RP FA Tue 5/30/17 7:15 AM 1 Comment
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson struck out two in a perfect ninth inning to save the White Sox's 5-4 victory over the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Perceptions can change quickly in baseball. Entering the Memorial Day weekend, Robertson hadn't had a save opportunity in nearly a month and converted just five saves -- last among front-line closers that have pitched all season -- but he saved a third straight game for the White Sox and bumped his season total up to eight. A closer that may have been regarded as having low value changed that perception over a holiday weekend. If pitching three straight days (30 pitches) make Robertson unavailable Tuesday, it's unclear which reliever manager Rick Renteria will call upon Tuesday if a closer is needed. Tommy Kahnle might be the first choice but he's pitched three of the last four days. After Kahnle, Anthony Swarzak is next in line.
David Robertson RP FA Mon 5/29/17 1:15 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson pitched a perfect two-thirds of the ninth inning in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Tigers to earn his seventh save of the season.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson now has back-to-back saves after closing out Game 1 of Saturday's doubleheader. The right-hander has given up just two runs this month and is 7-for-8 in save chances while sporting an impressive 12.5 K/9. His value could only increase this summer, as contending teams like the Nationals look to the trade market to beef up their bullpen. Chicago has a good chance of being sellers, with Robertson a top target.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 5/28/17 7:31 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson struck out two in a scoreless inning to collect his sixth save of the season in Saturday's 3-0 win over Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson and three other relievers finished up for Tyler Danish who managed to get through five innings in his first major-league start. This was the first save opportunity since April 29 and the first converted save in over a month for Robertson who closed out a game against Kansas City on April 26 to pick up his fifth save.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 5/20/17 7:42 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (3-1) struck out two over two perfect innings and earned the victory in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning win over Seattle.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson entered a tie game in the ninth inning, his fifth straight appearance in a non-save situation, and was sure not to waste Jose Quintana's gem (eight innings, one hit, one run). The wins are helpful for fantasy owners but Robertson's value is in saves, and Chicago's closer remains stuck on five saves. It's been 23 days since his last save and 20 days since his last opportunity.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 5/17/17 7:01 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (2-1) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk over 1.1 innings and was tagged with the loss in Tuesday's 7-6 loss to the Angels in 11 innings.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson entered a tie game in the 10th, so this wasn't a blown save. After a 1-2-3 10th, Robertson was the victim of a couple of bloops hits and an outfielder slipping, all of which eventually led to Albert Pujols' walk-off single. This was the fourth straight non-save situation for Robertson who has been handed fewer save opportunities as the White Sox regressed (2-8 in last 10 games) following the team's unexpectedly promising start to the season.