OCTOBER 11, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.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
David Robertson injury update: Phillies reliever hurts himself in saddest way during happy moment, off NLDS roster Robertson will miss Philadelphia's series against the defending World Series champion Braves.
Misses NLDS with calf injury Robertson was left off the Phillies' NLDS roster due to a strained calf, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
David Ross, Chicago Cubs hope to build on strong 2nd half
The Chicago Cubs went 74-88 this season, a three-win improvement from 2021 that was good enough for third in the National League CentralOCTOBER 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Acuña delivers late, Braves outlast Phillies 8-7 in 11
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Can the Phillies Keep Robertson Primed for the Postseason? Phillies’ interim manager Rob Thomson must be careful with David Robertson’s usage out of the bullpen.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Stumbles in loss Robertson (3-1) allowed two runs on two hits while taking a loss against the Mets on Sunday. He struck out two and was charged with a blown save.
Impact It was announced that Robertson wouldn't be Philadelphia's lone closer while Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) is on the injured list, and he didn't improve his stock with Sunday's outing. The 37-year-old righty served up a two-run homer to Mark Canha and was charged with his sixth blown save of the year. Robertson's ERA jumped from 1.86 to 2.20 through 44 appearances on the year. It's worth noting that Brad Hand and Jose Alvarado each threw a scoreless inning Sunday while Connor Brogdon was tagged with three runs in the seventh frame.
AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not sole closing option Robertson will not be the sole closer even after Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) was placed on the injured list Sunday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Manager Rob Thompson told reporters that he would continue to mix and match the closer role, and named Connor Brogdon, Brad Hand, Jose Alvarado and Andrew Bellatti as pitchers who could potentially see save opportunities. Robertson may get the first chance, as he recorded a two-inning save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets. He's seemingly earned the opportunity, as he has turned in seven scoreless appearances -- spanning eight innings -- since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Two-inning save Robertson walked two and allowed a hit while striking out two across two innings to earn the save in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets.
Impact Robertson entered the game to start the eighth inning and threw 36 pitches to record his 17th save of the season. Seranthony Dominguez (triceps) was unavailable, and if he remains sidelined, Robertson should see a much larger share of the save opportunities. Robertson has yet to surrender a run across eight innings since joining the Phillies at the trade deadline, picking up three saves and two holds with his new team.
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Falter, Schwarber help Phillies earn DH split with Mets
Bailey Falter threw six innings of two-hit ball, Kyle Schwarber tripled and doubled, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 4-1 to earn a split of a day-night doubleh...AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers holding firm as MLB's top team
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Notches 16th save Robertson struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save over the Mets on Friday.
Impact After Seranthony Dominguez tossed a scoreless ninth inning, Robertson finished off a 2-1 victory in the 10th. He's struck out five batters through four shutout innings since joining the Phillies, lowering his season ERA to 2.03 through 44.1 frames. For now, it appears that he and Dominguez will continue splitting save opportunities.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Notches save in Phillies debut Robertson struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Wednesday to record his 15th save of the season, and his first as a Phillie, in a 3-1 win over Atlanta.
Impact Brought over from the Cubs at the trade deadline, Robertson was impressive in his Philadelphia debut, fanning Austin Riley and Eddie Rosario while knifing through the heart of Atlanta's batting order. Seranthony Dominguez and Brad Hand could still factor into the closing mix for the Phillies, but Robertson's 152 career saves and strong numbers this season could tip the scales in his favor.
AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Castellanos HR after overturned call, Phils beat Braves 3-1
Nick Castellanos hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Philadelphia Phillies took full advantage of an overturned call to beat the Atlanta Braves 3-1AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wainwright, reunited with Molina, hurls Cards past Cubs 6-0
Adam Wainwright pitched seven spotless innings with longtime catcher Yadier Molina back behind the plate, and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Chicago Cubs 6-0AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Strider, Rosario power Braves to 13-1 rout of Phillies
Spencer Strider struck out a career-high 13 in six-plus innings, Eddie Rosario tied a career high with five RBIs and the Atlanta Braves beat the Philadelphia Phillies 13-1 for thei...AUGUST 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trade deadline recap: Soto to Padres; Phillies, Twins add
Baseball’s trade deadline day was an action-packed affair — and no one had more fun than the PadresAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cubs stick with Willson Contreras and Ian Happ, trade reliever David Robertson Despite weeks of trade speculation, Contreras and Happ will remain in their Cubs uniforms. Robertson, 37, claimed the closer role for the Cu...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM
No lock to close Robertson is far from a lock to secure a true closer role in Philadelphia, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Phillies have used a committee setup since removing Corey Knebel from the closer role in mid-June, and while Robertson has 151 career saves to his name (including 14 this season), he reportedly wasn't acquired with an eye towards a return to a traditional approach in the final frame. His 2.23 ERA and 30.9 percent strikeout rate would certainly make him a fine fit for the role should the Phillies choose to deploy him that way, though Seranthony Dominguez beats both of those marks (1.67 ERA, 31.5 percent strikeout rate) and has merely been a committee member, so Robertson may wind up being used in a similar fashion. Zolecki even suggests that it will be Dominguez and Brad Hand who remain at the head of the committee, with Robertson potentially no higher than third in line for saves.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Cubs trade reliever David Robertson to the Philadelphia Phillies ahead of the deadline David Robertson is getting another opportunity with the Philadelphia Phillies.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
David Robertson trade details: Phillies add to bullpen in deal for Cubs closer The Phillies have been active on deadline day, with their latest move adding bullpen depth in Cubs closer David Robertson.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
David Robertson trade details: Phillies add to bullpen in deal for Cubs closer The Phillies have been active on deadline day, with their latest move adding bullpen depth in Cubs closer David Robertson.
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Cub trade reliever Robertson to Phillies for pitching prospect The Cubs were slow to get into the action on trade deadline day, but finally made a deal, sending closer David Robertson to Philadelphia for...
AUGUST 2, 2022 • DAILYHERALD.COM
AP source: Phillies get reliever Robertson from Cubs The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired veteran reliever David Robertson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs
AUGUST 2, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Phillies get Syndergaard, Robertson, Marsh in trades
The Philadelphia Phillies acquired right-hander Noah Syndergaard, veteran reliever David Robertson and center fielder Brandon Marsh in three tradesAUGUST 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
