Relief pitcher David Robertson did not exercise his mutual team option with the Texas Rangers for the 2025 season and will instead test free agency, according to Kennedi Landry of MLB.com. The 39-year-old enjoyed another excellent campaign, posting a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, with a 27:99 BB:K ratio in 72 innings of work. He tallied two saves and 35 holds, serving as the primary eighth-inning option in Texas. Robertson was able to generate ground balls at an above-average 47.0% mark and induce soft contact with a strong 5.5% barrel rate. Robertson will likely be a top target for fantasy managers in holds leagues in 2025 and could be in the mix for save opportunities, depending on his situation.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson pitched two innings on Thursday to pick up his second save of the season against the Chicago White Sox. Robertson retired all six batters he faced and picked up two strikeouts in the process. The veteran got the opportunity with closer Kirby Yates unavailable, due to appearing in the last three games. Despite only having two saves on the season, Robertson have been very effective for managers in leagues that count holds, as he has 21 on the season to go along with a solid 3.02 ERA and 13.30 K/9. If anything were to happen to Yates, Robertson would be the clear frontrunner to take over the ninth inning. For now, his best value is for managers seeking holds.
Texas Rangers relief pitcher David Robertson tallied his 10th hold of the season and is now tied for the most in baseball with Nationals pitcher Hunter Harvey and Cardinals pitchers JoJo Romero and Andrew Kittredge. Robertson entered in the seventh inning with two outs to face Ildemaro Vargas with a runner on first and was able to retire him. Then, the 39-year-old remained in the game to pitch the eighth inning. He surrendered a leadoff walk to Jacob Young but then retired the next three batters via two strikeouts and a groundout. The veteran reliever carries a stellar 1.08 ERA and 0.84 WHIP across 16 2/3 innings with 20 punchouts. Robertson remains an elite option for holds and should be considered next in line to receive ninth-inning duties in Texas.
Free-agent reliever David Robertson has signed a one-year deal in the $11-12 million range with the reigning World Series champion Texas Rangers. The veteran signed a one-year deal with the Mets prior to the 2023 season and wound up tossing a tidy 2.05 ERA across 40 appearances with the club. However, Robertson was part of the Mets' trade-deadline binge as he was dealt to the Miami Marlins where he regressed to a 5.06 ERA across 22 outings spanning 21 1/3 innings of work. All told, the 38-year-old owns a 2.90 career ERA across 793 big-league outings, locking down 175 saves in the process. He should compete with Jose Leclerc for save opportunities at the back end of the Rangers' bullpen while Josh Sborz will also remain in the mix.
Miami Marlins relief pitcher David Robertson has lost the closer role, according to Craig Mish of Sports Grid. This comes in the wake of the veteran reliever blowing another save on Saturday against the Washington Nationals. Robertson has an 0-3 record, a 7.20 ERA, and has blown three saves since coming over to the Marlins right before the trade deadline. This really lowers his fantasy ceiling, particularly in leagues that only count saves. Tanner Scott looks to be the best bet for saves in Miami the rest of the way and is worth adding in 12-team mixed leagues. Scott owns a 2.59 ERA and 1.085 WHIP over 59 innings of relief this season.
Miami Marlins right-hander David Robertson was tasked with the ninth inning on Tuesday when his club defeated the San Diego Padres 3-0. He allowed no runs on one walk and no hits while striking out one to earn the save. Robertson now has 18 saves on the campaign to go along with a 2.89 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, and 26.2% strikeout rate across 53 innings. Since coming over to Miami near the trade deadline, the 38-year-old veteran has taken over the closer role and should remain in that spot for the rest of the season, making him a valuable option in all formats.
Miami Marlins right-hander David Robertson earned the save on Tuesday, his 16th of the season and second as a member of his new club. The veteran hurler went one inning, walked one and struck out two to close out the 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Robertson owns a 2.63 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 28.0% strikeout rate across 48 innings this season, as he remains a trusted arm even at age 38. The former New York Met has taken over the closer role in Miami, which was previously held by A.J. Puk. Fantasy managers can expect Robertson to continue getting most ninth-inning opportunities.
David Robertson Blows First Save As A Marlin Tuesday
Miami Marlins closer David Robertson blew his first save as a Marlin and fourth of the season in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to the Phillies. Robertson came in to pitch the top of the ninth inning up by one. He allowed a leadoff walk, got the first out on a strikeout, allowed a game-tying double, and allowed the go-ahead, two-run home run before getting the final two outs on flyouts. Despite this slip-up, Robertson has been a consistent fantasy option all season long for the Mets and Marlins, converting 15 of 19 save opportunities with a 2.54 ERA. Both of his appearances with the Marlins have been save opportunities, so it appears that he should continue to serve as a reliable closer for fantasy managers.
Mets Not Anointing A Closer After Trading David Robertson
New York Mets manager Buck Showalter said he won't "anoint" a closer after the team traded reliever David Robertson to the Miami Marlins on Thursday night. "All options are on the table. You might be surprised who might emerge," Showalter said. With that said, right-hander Adam Ottavino (39 career saves) has the most closing experience in New York's bullpen, although left-hander Brooks Raley got the save on Thursday night. Edwin Diaz (knee) is likely to miss the entire year after injuring his knee in the World Baseball Classic this spring, and Robertson had been serving as the primary closer up until now. Fantasy managers in need of saves down the stretch should consider both Ottavino and Raley, with Ottavino being the favorite for more save opportunities.
The Miami Marlins have traded for New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson in exchange for infielder Marco Vargas, Miami's No. 18 prospect, and catcher Ronald Hernandez, their No. 21 prospect. It initially comes off as a rather underwhelming haul on New York's end for one of the top relievers available on the market, and the Marlins significantly augment their bullpen with the move. Robertson teams up with A.J. Puk to presumably to function as co-closers for the Fish depending on matchup. The overall fantasy value of both high-leverage arms may slightly diminish as they figure to split save opportunities. As for the Mets, their disappointing season seems to have forced the organization to become deadline sellers. Adam Ottavino is well worth an add off waiver wires as the club's new potential favorite for saves on the depth chart alongside Brooks Raley, who is also worth a look in deeper leagues after nabbing Thursday night's save.
