The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed right-handed reliever Hansel Robles to a minor league deal. The 31-year-old was released by the Red Sox about a week ago after struggling immensely in various late-inning roles with the team. Over 26 appearances, he had a 5.84 ERA and a 1.58 WHIP while blowing six of his eight save opportunities. Robles has had a good amount of success in the past, most notably during his time with the Los Angeles Angels from 2018 to 2020. We'll see if the Dodgers can get him back on track, something the franchise has certainly shown a knack for with struggling pitchers.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles was designated for assignment following Tuesday's 8-4 loss to the Rays, per Boston Sports Journal's Sean McAdam. Robles pitched the seventh inning of Tuesday's game, allowing one run on a hit and two walks with a strikeout. The move came in advance of Wednesday's game, in which pitcher Brayan Bello will be called up to start. Robles was in the mix for save opportunities at the beginning of the season for the Red Sox but has compiled a poor 5.84 ERA with six blown saves in 24 2/3 innings pitched to this point. He may end up joining another team's bullpen, but his fantasy value will remain quite low unless he is trusted with high-leverage situations.
The Boston Red Sox activated pitcher Hansel Robles (back) from the 15-day injured list on Thursday. Phillips Valdez was optioned to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding move. Robles joined the Red Sox on Thursday after a minimum stay on the injured list. The 31-year-old owns a 2.65 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 11:6 K: BB across 17 innings in 2022. He could factor in Boston's closer mix as he has racked up two saves earlier this year. Robles has more value in leagues that reward solds (saves and holds) but is worth stashing in deep-league formats for fantasy managers searching for saves.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (back) threw live batting practice on June 4 and felt good, and the plan is for him to pitch an inning for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. Skipper Alex Cora said Robles will likely rejoin the team when they begin a series against the Los Angeles Angels later this week. "He'll throw his inning, see how it goes," Cora said, "and the hope is for him to join us [June 9]." It looks like the 31-year-old might only need one rehab appearance before rejoining Boston's bullpen, where he'll return to a 2.65 ERA and 1.06 WHIP with 11 strikeouts and two saves in 17 relief innings. Robles went on the injured list in late May with back spasms, but he should return to at least a share of closing duties, especially with Matt Barnes (shoulder) on the shelf.
Hansel Robles Expected To Rejoin The Red Sox On Thursday
Boston Red Sox reliever Hansel Robles (back) threw a live batting practice session on Saturday and is set for a minor-league rehab appearance for Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday. The aim is for him to rejoin the major league club on Thursday, according to beat writer Julian McWilliams. Robles was placed on the injured list on May 25 with back spasms.
Hansel Robles Logs First Save, Makes Case To Be Boston's Closer
Boston Red Sox pitcher Hansel Robles makes a legitimate case to be the team's primary closer. The 31-year-old earned his first save of the season in Wednesday's 9-7 win over the Detroit Tigers. He struck out one while not allowing a baserunner across 1 1/3 scoreless innings to register his first save of the season. The right-hander hadn't allowed a run over 14 outings last September before faltering in the playoffs, where he blew Game 3 vs. the Rays and then lost Game 1 to the Astros. Robles has closer experience and saved 23 games for the Angels in 2019. Fantasy managers should add Robles as a speculative add in most league formats as he could be in the mix for saves chances for Boston in 2022.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles is set to report to the team on Thursday. He has been missing from camp due to a visa issue. It's uncertain if Robles will be ready in time for Opening Day. He'll likely need at least a week to ramp up his throwing program. Although, Robles should be a reliable asset once he is available out of the bullpen. Last season, Robles posted a 3.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 33/13 K/BB ratio across 25 innings during his short stint with Boston. He does have closer experience, so he's someone to keep an eye on in the Red Sox bullpen.
Red Sox Reportedly Sign Hansel Robles To Minors Deal
The Boston Red Sox reportedly signed relief pitcher Hansel Robles to a minor league deal with an invitation to Spring Training, per MassLive's Chris Cotillo. Robles finished the 2021 season with Boston after coming over in a trade-deadline deal from the Minnesota Twins for pitching prospect Alex Scherff. Overall, the veteran pitched to a 4.43 ERA, a 4.30 FIP, 76 strikeouts, and 37 walks in 69 innings last season. However, he was much more effective down the stretch with the Red Sox, logging a 3.60 ERA and a 3.37 FIP in 25 innings following the trade from Minnesota. Boston's current late-inning options include Matt Barnes, Garrett Whitlock, and Jake Diekman.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles (illness) had been among the most reliable in the Boston bullpen entering Sunday, but he didn't have his best stuff in Game 3, allowing two runs on three hits in two-thirds of an inning before being removed with a stomach illness. He struck out one batter. It's impossible to say whether Robles was less effective as a result of his digestive discomfort, but he is expected to remain available for relief appearances as soon as Monday's Game 4 in Boston.
Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Hansel Robles got the save again Saturday, and he's now saved consecutive games against the Washington Nationals. He allowed one walk and struck out one batter in an inning of work to notch his 14th of the year. Robles appears to have taken over the closer role as the playoffs approach, but for fantasy purposes it is unlikely he will retain the job heading into 2022. He has a 4.43 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with 76 strikeouts in 69 innings this season.