David Robertson RP FA Sat 5/24/14 5:18 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson bounced back from a rough Friday to toss a scoreless 10th inning against the White Sox on Saturday for his 10th save of the season.
Robertson struck out Alejandro De Aza swinging and Leury Garcia looking to begin the inning before Adam Eaton reached on a single to center and moved into scoring position by stealing second base. However, the Yankees' closer was able to buckle down and get Gordon Beckham to strike out looking to end it. Robertson is now 10-for-11 in save chances this season to go along with a 2.57 ERA and 21/3 K/BB ratio in 14 innings.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 5/24/14 12:39 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson blew his first save of the season and took the loss Friday against the White Sox.
After entering the bottom of the ninth inning with a one-run lead, Robertson allowed a lead-off single to Dayan Viciedo before serving up a walk-off two-run homer to Adam Dunn. It was a tough loss for the Yankees, but Robertson is going to be fine. Even after Friday's hiccup, he has a solid 2.77 ERA and 18/3 K/BB ratio in 13 innings this season.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 5/21/14 7:10 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson earned his ninth save of 2014 as the Yankees beat the Cubs 4-2 in 13 innings on Wednesday.
Robertson surrendered a one-out single to Welington Castillo, but then retired Nate Schierholtz on a flyout to shallow right field and Jeff Baker via a swinging strikeout. Robertson owns a dominant 1.42 ERA, 0.63 WHIP, and 17/2 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings this season.
David Robertson RP FA Thu 5/15/14 10:32 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson picked up his seventh save of the season with 1 1/3 scoreless innings against the Mets on Thursday.
The Yankees were in a bit of a pickle, as the Mets had the tying run on third base with two outs in the eighth inning, so they called on Robertson to squelch the threat. He did, inducing David Wright to ground out. The ninth inning was easy as pie for him, getting consecutive strikeouts of Chris Young and Lucas Duda to end the ballgame. Robertson, the successor to Mariano Rivera, has done well when he has been healthy, converting all seven of his save chances while posting a 1.74 ERA with a 12/2 K/BB ratio in 11 1/3 innings.
David Robertson RP FA Sun 4/27/14 11:38 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson locked down his fourth save of the season with a scoreless inning against the Angels on Sunday to preserve a one-run lead.
It's the second consecutive day that Robertson has preserved a one-run lead in the ninth, proving that he's fully recovered from his groin injury and capable of becoming a top-notch closer. As long as he can stay on the mound, he should produce elite numbers by season's end.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 4/26/14 4:16 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson slammed the door on the Angels in the ninth inning on Saturday, preserving a one-run lead and securing his third save of the season.
It was Robertson's first test in the closer's role since returning from the disabled list on Tuesday, and he passed with flying colors. He did allow a one-out single to Mike Trout who promptly swiped second base, but was able to get Albert Pujols and Howie Kendrick to strand the tying run in scoring position. He has yet to allow a run in five innings on the season.
David Robertson RP FA Tue 4/22/14 10:45 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
Yankees activated RHP David Robertson from the 15-day disabled list.
Robertson landed on the disabled list earlier this month with a Grade 1 groin strain, but he was cleared to return after he made it through an appearance in extended spring training on Saturday without any issues. He'll return to the closer role while Shawn Kelley will once again pitch in a set-up capacity.
David Robertson RP FA Sat 4/19/14 12:01 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson (groin) fared well in an extended spring training game on Saturday, allowing one single over 1 1/3 innings of work while striking out one.
He said after the outing that he's good to go, and remains on track to rejoin the Yankees bullpen as soon as he's first eligible on Tuesday. Shawn Kelley will be relegated back to a setup role upon his return.
David Robertson RP FA Thu 4/17/14 4:05 PM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson (groin) threw 25 pitches Thursday in a bullpen session.
Robertson, who is on the disabled list with a Grade 1 groin strain, said he felt good after the session. He's slated to throw in a minor league game on Saturday and should be activated as soon as he's eligible on Tuesday if all goes well.
David Robertson RP FA Wed 4/16/14 10:51 AM
David Robertson
RP FA
David Robertson (groin) remains on track to return from the disabled list when first eligible on April 22.
Robertson has been throwing on flat ground and will throw off a mound Thursday for the first time since landing on the DL. Shawn Kelley has been closing for the Yankees in Robertson's absence but will go back to a setup role next week.