David Robertson
RP PHI
Mon 6/5/17 7:23 AM

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 PHI
Tue 5/30/17 7:15 AM1 Comment

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 PHI
Mon 5/29/17 1:15 AM

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 PHI
Sun 5/28/17 7:31 AM

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 PHI
Sat 5/20/17 7:42 AM

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 PHI
Wed 5/17/17 7:01 AM

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.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Sun 5/14/17 8:56 AM

Robertson (2-0) pitched a scoreless ninth inning with two strikeouts to earn his second win of the season Saturday against San Diego.
EDGE Analysis
Despite pitching well to start the season (2.13 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 14.2 K/9), Robertson has only collected five saves. Picking up Saturday's win was a welcomed bonus. Unfortunately, the rebuilding White Sox don't project to start making a move up the standings any time soon, so Robertson is unlikely to see a notable uptick in save opportunities.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Mon 5/8/17 8:12 AM

Robertson mopped up Sunday's 4-0 loss to Baltimore with a scoreless inning.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson made his first appearance in eight days as the White Sox have not needed the services of its closer. The rebuilding Sox have managed to stay relevant early on with the second-best ERA in MLB but their sub-par bats (.238) can impact how often Robertson is in position to get a save.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Sat 4/29/17 5:12 PM

Robertson (1-0) allowed two runs on three hits and one walk while striking out two across two innings to record a blown save, but earned a victory Saturday against the Tigers.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson was unable to protect a two-run lead in the ninth inning, but after the White Sox scored a pair of runs in the 10th frame, he was able to set down the side in the bottom half to notch the victory. The blown save broke a streak of five successful conversions, and although he's allowed runs to score in two of his last three outings, he still boasts a strong 2.79 ERA to go along with a 1.03 WHIP, and he should continue to function as a mid-range fantasy option at closer.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Thu 4/27/17 9:07 AM

Robertson finished off the Royals, allowing one hit and striking out one to pick up his fifth save of the season in Wednesday's 5-2 win.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson is a perfect 5-for-5 when converting save chances this season. The White Sox's setup crew has been tremendous in April, preserving leads and putting Robertson in position for saves. In what was widely presumed to be a rebuilding season on the south side of Chicago -- one in which veterans like Robertson is traded -- the White Sox (11-9) are tied for first in the AL Central. While Chicago remains relevant, the organization will likely leave its closer right where he is, instead of trading him away to a team which may have another role in mind for Robertson.