David Robertson RP FA Fri 6/10/16 12:19 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson gave up two hits in the ninth inning Thursday against Washington, but struck out one and was able to come away with his 14th save.
EDGE Analysis
After coming in for a non-save situation and giving up three runs Wednesday against these same Nats, Robertson got into a jam while trying to preserve a two-run lead in this one, putting runners on first and third before he got Daniel Murphy to fly out and end it. That implosion has conspired with his May 28 disaster against the Royals -- also in a non-save situation -- to make his ratios ugly (4.18 ERA, 1.27 WHIP), but Robertson's one of the game's better closers and should get things back in order soon.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 6/1/16 1:51 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson earned his 13th save with a scoreless inning Tuesday against the Mets, including a pair of strikeouts.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson bounced back from allowing six earned runs in a non-save situation in Saturday's devastating loss to the Royals. He's now 13-for-15 in save opportunities, but his ERA will be carrying the brunt of Saturday's blowup for some time. His ERA jumped from 0.96 to 3.72 after that outing, and it still sits at an underwhelming 3.54. But more relevant going forward, Robertson has allowed runs in just three of his 19 appearances this season, and he remains nasty, with 25 strikeouts in 20.1 innings.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 5/29/16 10:27 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson allowed six runs on four hits and two walks against the Royals on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
This should have just been a "get work" outing for Robertson, as he entered the game in the ninth inning despite his team already up a half-dozen runs. That lead disappeared quickly under Robertson, who has just four saves in May after accumulating eight in April. The disparity has more to do with the White Sox's failure to take many leads this month, and Robertson should still be counted on to pick up good save and strikeout numbers if his usage picks up.
David Robertson RP FA Tue 5/24/16 7:45 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson picked up his 12th save in the first game of Monday's double-header against the Indians. He struck out two and walked one.
EDGE Analysis
The closer lowered his ERA to 0.96, but he had to labor a bit in order to do so. Clinging to a one-run lead, Robertson needed 22 pitches to leave the tying run stranded in scoring position.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 5/22/16 8:07 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson pitched a perfect ninth inning while striking out one to earn his 11th save Sunday against the Royals.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson was only provided a one-run lead, but he quickly dispatched the Royals on eight pitches to close out the victory. On the season, he's only allowed a run to score twice over 16 outings, and he boasts a 1.02 ERA to go along with the 0.79 WHIP.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 5/18/16 6:55 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson threw two perfect innings in a non-save situation against the Astros on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
He struck out two while pitching in a tie game. He only needed 21 pitches to record his six outs, so the extended appearance should not impact his availability for Wednesday.
David Robertson RP FA Tue 5/10/16 9:33 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson blew his second save of the season in Monday's game against the Rangers. He pitched 1.1 innings, allowing one run on two hits while issuing a walk.
EDGE Analysis
Pitching for the second consecutive day, Robertson was called on with two outs in the eighth inning and immediately gave up an RBI-double to Ian Desmond which tied the game at 3-3. The White Sox scored in the top of the ninth, giving Robertson a chance to pick up his first win of 2016. Unfortunately, a walk, sacrifice and RBI-single sent the game into extras, and left Robertson with a disappointing appearance. After walking just three batters in 10 April appearances, the right-hander has already dished out three free passes in 4.1 innings this month. Despite the rough start to May, Robertson is one of the game's premier closers, and there's no reason to believe that will change any time soon.
David Robertson RP FA Mon 5/9/16 8:51 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Sunday to notch his 10th save of the season.
EDGE Analysis
He's now been scored upon just once in 13 appearances this season, leaving Robertson with a 0.68 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB in 13.1 innings. Barring a May meltdown, he seems determined to pitch in his second career All-Star Game in 2016.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 5/4/16 2:09 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson threw a clean inning with a strikeout to pick up his ninth save Tuesday against the Red Sox.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson is now 9-for-10 in save opportunities and has been fantastic all year, with a 15:4 K:BB in 12.1 innings and a 0.73 ERA. Robertson has struggled with the home run ball the past two years, but he has yet to surrender one in 2016.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 5/1/16 11:22 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Robertson (personal) was reinstated from the bereavement list and will be available for Sunday's game against the Orioles, Colleen Kane of the Chicago Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson had missed the last three games while tending to a personal matter, which thrust Nate Jones and Matt Albers into more prominent late-inning roles. Now that he's back with the team, Robertson should immediately take back closing duties, so he's a safe activation for fantasy owners heading into the coming week. Tommy Kahnle was sent down to Triple-A Charlotte to make room for Robertson on the 25-man roster.