MAY 13, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
DAVID ROBERTSON #37 - PITCHER - TEXAS RANGERS
3-4 W-L •
1.11 WHIP •
3.00 ERA
3-4 W-L
1.11 WHIP
3.00 ERA
Mets Notebook: David Robertson records career strikeout No. 1,000 … 'It's a big number' WASHINGTON— The Mets’ eventful comeback win over the Washington Nationals on Friday night provided a few interesting milestones, like Drew S...
Settles for fourth hold Friday Robertson walked two and struck out four over 1.2 scoreless innings Friday to record his fourth hold of the season in a 3-2 win over the Nationals.
Impact The veteran right-hander was put in position to try and get a six-out save, but after breezing through the eighth inning Robertson ran out of steam in the ninth, eventually throwing 40 pitches (20 strikes) before he needed Drew Smith to finish things out and collect the save. Given that hefty workload, Robertson likely won't be available for a save chance Saturday should one arise, and he might end up getting Sunday off too. On the season, the 38-year-old is a perfect 7-for-7 in converting save opportunities with a 0.53 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 24:7 K:BB through 17 innings.
MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up seventh save Robertson tossed a 1-2-3 ninth inning while striking out two and picking up his seventh save of the year in a win over the Reds on Wednesday.
Impact Robertson needed just 13 pitches to get the save. He struck out Jonathan India and TJ Friedl before Spencer Steer flew out to end the game. The 38-year-old has allowed just one run in 14 appearances and is a perfect 7-for-7 in save chances so far this year. He sits at an 0.59 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 20:5 K:BB over 15.1 innings.
MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs two-inning save Monday Robertson earned a save against Atlanta in the second game of Monday's twin bill, allowing two hits and striking out four batters over two scoreless innings.
Impact The Mets turned to Robertson in the eighth inning Monday while nursing a one-run lead. The right-hander worked around a one-out single in that frame, then continued into the ninth after New York posted an insurance run to make the score 5-3. Robertson gave up a leadoff double to Ozzie Albies to begin the ninth, but he fanned the next two batters and ended the contest by getting Chadwick Tromp to pop out. Robertson is now a perfect 6-for-6 in save chances this season, and he has given up only one earned run over 13.1 frames. Monday's outing was his first two-inning appearance of the campaign.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs fifth save Robertson picked up the save Thursday against the Nationals. He struck out two in a perfect inning.
Impact Robertson secured his first save in 11 days Thursday, holding the Nationals hitless for a second straight time. The dry spell was a result of a four-game skid by the Mets, dropping a pair of games to the Giants and to the Nationals before Thursday's victory. However, Robertson is tied for eighth in saves this season and has allowed just one run and five hits over 11.1 innings.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nabs another save Sunday Robertson tossed a scoreless 10th to secure his fourth save of the season Sunday in a 4-3 win over the Athletics.
Impact Robertson was able to escape some trouble in the 10th after he wound up with runners on second and third with one out from a wild pitch. He induced two groundouts to get of the jam and grab his second save in as many days. The 38-year-old has now tossed 8.1 scoreless innings and owns a 9:0 K:BB over eight appearances on the year.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Alonso, Mets rally to beat A's 4-3 in 10 and complete sweep
Pete Alonso tied the score in the ninth inning with his major league-leading eighth home run, and the New York Mets beat the struggling Oakland Athletics 4-3 in 10 innings to compl...APRIL 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Secures third save Robertson picked up the save during Saturday's 3-2 win over Oakland, allowing one hit and zero walks while striking out one over a scoreless ninth inning.
Impact Robertson came on with a one-run lead and allowed a leadoff single to Carlos Perez. After Esteury Ruiz executed a successful sacrifice bunt, the veteran closer got Tony Kemp to ground out and struck out Kevin Smith to end the game, stranding the game-tying run on third. Across seven appearances, Robertson has yet to allow a run while posting a 9:0 K:BB and a 0.47 WHIP. He now has three saves and one hold.
APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Collects first hold Robertson gave up two hits and struck out two in 1.1 scoreless innings to record his first hold of the season in Wednesday's win over the Padres.
Impact The veteran right-hander looked like he might slide right into the ninth-inning role vacated by Edwin Diaz (knee), but instead Mets manager Buck Showalter elected to bring Robertson into Wednesday's game with two outs in the seventh inning and the team nursing a 4-2 lead. Adam Ottavino ended up getting the save after Robertson kept San Diego off the board through the eighth. He'll have more reliable fantasy value in formats that count saves and holds, but Robertson still figures to get the majority of the save chances for the Mets. Through six appearances and 6.1 innings, he has yet to give up a run with an 8:0 K:BB.
APRIL 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Robertson, Adam Ottavino lead a Mets bullpen that is redefining itself Veteran arms David Robertson and Adam Ottavino have provided much-needed stability for the Mets
APRIL 12, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lindor, Alonso homer and Mets bullpen preserves 5-2 win
Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso homered, David Robertson got four key outs in the seventh and eighth innings and the New York Mets beat San Diego 5-2 to take two of three from the...APRIL 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mets Bullpen Shines in Shutout Victory Over Padres John Curtiss, Drew Smith, David Robertson and Adam Ottavino each chipped in a scoreless frame to help secure the Mets win.
APRIL 11, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gets second save of season Robertson picked up the save Saturday against Miami while allowing no runs and no hits with one strikeout in his one inning of work.
Impact Robertson got Nick Fortes to go down swinging, and he then retired Jon Berti and Jazz Chisholm on groundouts to cement the victory for the Mets. The right-hander has his second save of the season, and he hasn't allowed a run over four innings in his four appearances.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Senga pitches Mets past Marlins 5-2 in Citi Field debut
Kodai Senga won his fantastic Citi Field debut and the New York Mets got home runs from Pete Alonso and slumping Eduardo Escobar to beat the Miami Marlins 5-2APRIL 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not held back for save chance Robertson pitched a scoreless eighth inning in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to Brewers.
Impact With the score tied 6-6 on the road, Mets manager Buck Showalter elected to turn to Robertson in the eighth rather than hold him back for a possible save situation. The move backfired when Adam Ottavino served up a walkoff homer to Garrett Mitchell after taking over in the ninth, but it's an indication that Robertson might see more general high-leverage usage rather than being used exclusively for save chances. Even so, the 37-year-old does have the Mets' only save so far in 2023, and he remains the favorite to lead the team in that category in the absence of Edwin Diaz (knee).
APRIL 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Secures first save of 2023 Robertson picked up the save in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Marlins. He struck out two in a perfect inning of work.
Impact Manager Buck Showalter said earlier this week that he would not name a closer going into the 2023 season, but he acknowledged Robertson's experience and leaned on that experience in the Mets' first save chance of the new season. Robertson, who now has 158 career saves, got the job done on 16 pitches, nailing down the win for Max Scherzer. Garrett Cooper and Jazz Chisholm went down swinging against Robertson before Jorge Soler flew out to right field to end the game.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No locked-in closer for NYM Mets manager Buck Showalter said Wednesday that he will not name a closer going into the start of the 2023 season, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Impact Showalter did specifically mention Robertson as having the "strongest background" for the job, but Adam Ottavino, Brooks Raley and Drew Smith are also expected to receive ninth-inning looks as the Mets sort out their bullpen blueprint in the absence of Edwin Diaz (knee). Robertson, owner of 157 career major-league saves, pitched to a 2.40 ERA with 81 strikeouts in 63.2 innings last year between the Cubs and Phillies. He's probably the best option to bet on from an early-season fantasy perspective.
MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New York Mets Reliever David Robertson on Pitch Clock: 'Get rid of it' David Robertson is not a fan of the pitch clock: “Get rid of it.”
MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
New York Mets Reliever David Robertson on Pitch Clock: 'Get rid of it' David Robertson is not a fan of the pitch clock: “Get rid of it.”
MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
New York Mets Reliever David Robertson on Pitch Clock: 'Get rid of it' David Robertson is not a fan of the pitch clock: “Get rid of it.”
MARCH 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Could be in line for save chances 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.
Impact 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.
MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
David Robertson Negotiated own Deal to Join New York Mets David Robertson acted as his own agent to join the Mets this offseason.
MARCH 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
David Robertson Negotiated own Deal to Join New York Mets David Robertson acted as his own agent to join the Mets this offseason.
MARCH 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Baseball and Rays return to Tropicana Field four weeks early
Baseball came early to Tropicana Field and the Tampa Bay Rays will look to use it as an advantageMARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander: Cohen persuaded him Mets are building a winner
Justin Verlander says owner Steve Cohen and his willingness to spend his hedge-fund fortune on building a World Series-contender is the reason he joined the New York MetsDECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
