David Robertson
RP PHI
Thu 3/16/23 10:50 AM

Robertson and Brooks Raley are viewed as the primary options for saves for the Mets while Edwin Diaz (knee) is sidelined, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.
EDGE Analysis
Official word on Diaz won't be available until sometime after his MRI on Thursday, but the Mets are bracing for their star closer to be out for a significant period of time. Robertson would be a natural choice to slide into the ninth inning, having saved 20 games while posting a 2.40 ERA over 58 appearances for the Cubs and Phillies last season. He and Raley are both worthy of being selected in fantasy leagues -- pending news on Diaz -- with Robertson probably the favorite.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Thu 12/8/22 9:08 PM

Robertson signed a one-year, $10 million contract with the Mets on Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson missed the entirety of 2020 and the majority of the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery. However, he returned to health to throw 63.2 innings and tally 20 saves in 2022, splitting the season between the Cubs and Phillies. He won't be in line for save opportunities with the Mets barring an injury to Edwin Diaz, though Robertson will be a proven setup man in a bullpen that is currently lacking high-leverage relievers.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Sat 10/29/22 1:29 AM

Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning and earned the save Friday night during Game 1 of the World Series, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in the 6-5 win over the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson received his first save opportunity of the postseason, and he nearly allowed the Astros to steal the win. After striking out the leadoff man Yordan Alvarez, Robertson found himself with the tying run at third and the winning run at second. After three straight balls to Aledmys Diaz, the 37-year-old was able to work back and force a ground out to secure the 1-0 lead in the World Series. This was Robertson's 21st save of the season in his 29th opportunity. Despite his struggles in the postseason, Robertson has allowed just one run in 4.2 innings and remains a solid option out of the Philadelphia bullpen.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Wed 10/19/22 9:59 PM

Robertson returned from injury and recorded two outs during Wednesday's 8-5 loss to the Padres in Game 2 of the NLCS, allowing one run on three hits and zero walks.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson made his first appearance since Game 1 of the wild-card round after suffering a calf injury. The 37-year-old righty showed signs of rust as he surrendered a long home run to Manny Machado to lead off the seventh and was only able to record two outs before being pulled by manager Rob Thomson. Look to see if Robertson can bounce back when he gets his next opportunity in the NLCS. The veteran has managed to limit the walks that plagued him at the end of the regular season. He allowed 11 walks over his final 11.2 innings in the regular season, but has yet to walk any of the eight batters he has faced so far in the postseason.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Tue 10/18/22 1:55 PM

Robertson (calf) has made the Phillies' NLCS roster.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson strained his right calf while jumping in the air to celebrate a homer during the wild-card round. The injury was serious enough to keep him off the roster during the NLDS against Atlanta, but his teammates managed to win the series without him, buying him time to return. He'll give the Phillies another option to deploy in the late innings.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Sat 10/15/22 12:09 PM

Robertson (calf) has been throwing and could return for the NLCS, should the Phillies advance, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson missed out on the NLDS roster after straining his calf while celebrating a Bryce Harper homer in the wild-card round. The Phillies have managed to take a 2-1 lead in the series despite the absence of one of their best relief options, but they'll need to win one more game if Robertson is to have a chance to pitch again this season.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Tue 10/11/22 10:54 AM

Robertson was left off the Phillies' NLDS roster due to a strained calf, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson reportedly suffering the injury when jumping in the air to celebrate Bryce Harper's homer in Game 2 of the wild-card series against the Cardinals. He received a PRP injection, which could help him return for the NLCS, should the Phillies advance, but the team will be without one of its top bullpen weapons against Atlanta.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Tue 9/13/22 11:57 PM

Robertson picked up the save Tuesday in Miami, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning of a 2-1 win.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson made quick work of the heart of Miami's lineup, getting a flyout and two groundouts to end the game. It was his 20th save of the season and sixth since joining the Phillies. He's recorded saves in consecutive games but Philadelphia will likely continue to spread the save chances around its corps of relievers down the stretch.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Sun 9/11/22 11:15 PM

Robertson struck out the side in a perfect inning to earn a save over the Phillies on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
After blowing a save in his last outing, Robertson bounced back with a dominant performance Sunday. He lowered his season ERA to 2.38 with a 75:28 K:BB while converting 19 of his 26 save chances. Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) returned from the injured list Sunday and pitched the eighth inning.

David Robertson
RP PHI
Thu 9/8/22 11:56 PM

Robertson (4-3) blew the save and took the loss Thursday against the Marlins. He allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out three over one inning.
EDGE Analysis
Robertson surrendered the go-ahead run on an RBI single from Brian Anderson with nobody out in the ninth after the tying run scored on a fielding error. The righty has struggled in his last seven appearances, blowing two saves in three opportunities and turning in a 1-3 record with a 6.14 ERA during that span. The 37-year-old is the top choice at closer while Seranthony Dominguez is on the 15-day IL (triceps).