Free agent reliever David Robertson has been throwing for golf equipment just lately, reviews Will Sammon of The Athletic. Two of his former golf equipment, the Mets and Yankees, have not less than appeared into the opportunity of signing Robertson, per the report. A number of different golf equipment are anticipated to scout a throwing session for Robertson over the following week or so.
Robertson, who turned 40 in April, hasn’t signed with a staff for the reason that 2024 season concluded. The suitable-hander was considered one of a number of notable older veterans who didn’t discover affords to his liking in free company. Lance Lynn encountered an identical state of affairs and opted to retire. J.D. Martinez is unsigned as properly and just lately obtained some curiosity from the Rangers. Robertson’s latest and upcoming showcases for groups function a notable replace on his standing, signaling each an intent to play and not less than some degree of readiness to take the mound.
The shortage of a compelling provide for Robertson wasn’t as a consequence of any downturn in outcomes. The previous All-Star and 16-year MLB veteran was terrific for Texas in 2024, pitching 72 innings of three.00 ERA ball. Robertson picked up 34 holds and two saves whereas fanning an enormous 33.4% of opponents towards a 9.1% stroll charge. He averaged 93.3 mph on his go-to cutter, which tied his 2023 mark for the best of any single season in his profession. Robertson’s 11.7% swinging-strike charge was a dip from his 2022-23 ranges (13.3%) however proper in step with his profession 11.8% mark.
Again in April, USA Immediately’s Bob Nightengale reported that Robertson had been looking for a $10MM annual wage in free company over the winter. He earned $11.5MM with the Rangers final 12 months ($5MM of it deferred). The Phillies additionally confirmed some curiosity in Robertson early within the season, even earlier than Jose Alvarado was hit with an 80-game PED suspension, and so they’re recognized to be looking out for bullpen assist. It might stand to purpose that they’re nonetheless interested by a reunion with Robertson themselves.
Presumably, Robertson can be prioritizing a take care of possible contenders. The Yankees, Mets and Phillies all match that billing and are all among the many prime eight groups by way of present playoff odds, per FanGraphs. The Tigers, Cubs, Astros, Blue Jays, Brewers and Mariners are all in extraordinarily favorable postseason place as properly, holding not less than an 80% postseason likelihood per the percentages at FanGraphs and/or Baseball Prospectus.
