DAVID ROBERTSON NEWS

Cubs get RHP prospect from Phils for Robertson (source) The Phillies and Cubs have agreed to a trade that would send reliable veteran reliever David Robertson to Philadelphia, a source told MLB.co...

AUGUST 2, 2022 • MLB.COM

Returning to Philadelphia The Cubs acquired Robertson from the Phillies on Tuesday in exchange for right-hander Ben Brown, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Robertson will rejoin the team he signed a two-year deal with back in 2019. He's had a couple rocky outings since the start of July -- including his last one -- but he saved 14 games for the Cubs and owns a 2.23 ERA and 1.04 WHIP on the season, so he's sure to provide a boost to the back end of the Phillies' bullpen. Seranthony Dominguez and Brad Hand are likely to move into setup roles to clear the way for Robertson to serve as the Phillies' primary option in save situations.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Trade deadline preview: Juan Soto sweepstakes down to wire

When Juan Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year deal to stay with the Washington Nationals, it ensured Tuesday’s trade deadline would have a little juice

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Struggles in non-save situation Robertson allowed two runs on three hits across an inning of relief in Friday's 4-2 win over the Giants. He struck out one.

Impact This was Robertson's first time allowing multiple earned runs in an outing since May 7, and it raised his season ERA from 1.83 to 2.23. That's still a very solid figure, and the 37-year-old remains a likely candidate to be traded before Tuesday's deadline, due to his steady performance and expiring contract. Robertson has been the closer for the Cubs with 14 saves this year, though a trade may shift him into a setup role in a more established bullpen, which would obviously lower his fantasy value.

JULY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wisdom homers again, Stroman finally wins as Cubs top Giants

Patrick Wisdom homered again, Marcus Stroman pitched six scoreless innings for his first win in more than two months and the Chicago Cubs beat the struggling San Francisco Giants 4...

JULY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As Deadline looms, Robertson reflects on personal rebound with Cubs SAN FRANCISCO -- David Robertson spotted a group of reporters approaching his locker on Thursday afternoon and the veteran pitcher smiled an...

JULY 29, 2022 • MLB.COM

Cubs closer David Robertson's strong performance puts him in trade mix Robertson has performed so well and relievers are so valuable in the playoffs that — as one Cubs official put it — everyone wants him.

JULY 29, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

MLB trade deadline 2022: Soto, Bell lead list of top players to be traded

Barring a blockbuster trade for Juan Soto, who are the top players expected to be moved, and where might they go? Pedro Moura makes his pick...

JULY 28, 2022

MLB trade deadline 2022: Which 'future Dodgers' could help them win it all?

Juan Soto was serenaded with "future Dodger" in L.A. Short of that blockbuster, Rowan Kavner identifies who could help L.A. win the title.

JULY 28, 2022

MLB trade deadline 2022: Should Yankees go all-in for Juan Soto?

Juan Soto is the biggest potential target, but there are a few directions the Yankees could go to improve at the deadline, Jake Mintz writes...

JULY 27, 2022

Contreras salutes fans, helps Cubs win 6th in row, top Bucs

Willson Contreras drew a standing ovation in perhaps his last home game at Wrigley Field, then keyed an early burst as the Chicago Cubs beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 for their se...

JULY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sources: New York Mets Discussing Willson Contreras, David Robertson Package With Cubs Sources: New York Mets have been discussing a potential trade package with the Cubs for Willson Contreras and David Robertson.

JULY 26, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Earns save against Phillies Robertson allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save during Sunday's win over the Phillies.

Impact Robertson earned his third win of the season Saturday against Philadelphia, and he preserved the Cubs' one-run lead during Sunday's series finale to help the team earn its first sweep of the season. The right-hander has been a strong contributor this month, earning five saves while posting a 1.74 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in 10.1 innings over nine appearances.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in relief Robertson (3-0) earned the win Saturday against the Phillies, allowing no runs on no hits while striking out one and walking none across one inning.

Impact Robertson, Chicago's primary closer, was called in for the ninth inning during a tied game. He sent down Philadelphia's 4-5-6 hitters and was granted the win after the Cubs took the lead in the tenth. It was Robertson's third win of the year. He has 13 saves and five blown saves, but he continues to be the clear closer with Rowan Wick having four saves and no other Cubs relievers having more than one.

JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs 13th save Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning, giving up only a hit while striking out none, to earn the save in a 3-2 win over the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Robertson continues to perform well for the Cubs this season and the scoreless appearance lowered his ERA to 1.93. The 37-year-old veteran reliever now has 13 saves on the year. Unless his closer role with the Cubs is affected by a trade to another team before the deadline, his fantasy value should remain relatively consistent over the second half of the season.

JULY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't protect lead Friday Robertson allowed a run on one hit and two walks in one inning, taking a blown save in Friday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Robertson loaded the bases with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning, and Mookie Betts delivered a game-tying sacrifice fly. This was the third time in eight outings Robertson has taken a blown save, though he's given up only three runs in 8.2 innings in that span. The veteran right-hander is 12-for-17 in save chances with a 2.10 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 45:17 K:BB through 34.1 innings this year. He'll likely remain in the closer role as long as he's wearing a Cubs uniform.

JULY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could Yankees Reunite With David Robertson at Trade Deadline? Will the Yankees look to acquire David Robertson before next month’s deadline, bolstering the back of their bullpen with an old friend?

JULY 8, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New York Mets Have Scouted Reliever David Robertson Source: New York Mets have scouted potential trade deadline target David Robertson.

JULY 7, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bounces back Wednesday Robertson pitched a clean ninth inning to record the save in Wednesday's win over the Brewers. He struck out one.

Impact Robertson blew the save Monday but looked much sharper in his first outing since then. The four blown saves in 16 chances are about the only negative for the veteran this year. Robertson now has a sparkling 1.89 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 45 strikeouts across 33.1 innings this season. A number of contending teams will likely call the Cubs and ask about the righty before the trade deadline next month.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Monday Robertson allowed a run on two hits and a walk over one inning to blow the save Monday against the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Robertson has been mostly outstanding this year with a 1.95 ERA and 44 strikeouts across 32.1 innings, but he does now have four blown saves in 15 opportunities. He loaded the bases Monday via a single, double and hit batter, then walked Christian Yelich to force in a run, which tied the game at 2-2. Robertson should still stick in the closer role for the Cubs, though he's a potential trade candidate before the deadline next month and could shift to a setup role on a new team.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 11th save Robertson allowed a hit and a walk while striking out two over 1.1 scoreless innings to earn the save in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Robertson had to navigate baserunners for the first time in three appearances. Jarren Duran hit a double and stole third in the ninth inning and Xander Bogaerts drew a walk, but Robertson finished the save by getting Alex Verdugo to line out. In his last seven outings, Robertson has converted four of five save chances and picked up a win while allowing just one run. He's posted a 1.72 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB with 11 saves in 14 chances across 31.1 innings this year.

JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th save Robertson earned his 10th save of the year Friday against the Red Sox, retiring the side in order in the ninth inning.

Impact Robertson was tasked with protecting a one-run lead and got the job done in straightforward fashion, needing just eight pitches to get a flyout and a pair of groundouts. The outing lowered his ERA to 1.80. Just how many more saves he'll record for the Cubs is unclear, as the 37-year-old is on an expiring contract and should be a trade target for several contenders.

JULY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns second win Robertson (2-0) pitched a perfect 1.1 innings of relief while striking out two to pick up the win in a 6-5 extra-inning victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Impact Robertson came into a tie game with a man on first and two out in the ninth. He got out of the inning and pitched a clean bottom of the 10th after Willson Contreras had put the Cubs up in the top half of the frame. The veteran reliever continues to have success in the closer role for a Cubs team that has struggled immensely with pitching so far in 2022. Robertson boasts a .139 OBA on the year and has struck out an excellent 39 batters in 29 innings pitched.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back Friday Robertson hit a batter and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Friday's 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Robertson blew the save Thursday versus the Pirates, but Cubs manager David Ross went right back to him Friday. Outside of plunking Brendan Donovan, Robertson was solid to earn his ninth save in 12 chances this season. The 37-year-old reliever has added a 1.95 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 37:13 K:BB across 27.2 innings, performing admirably as the Cubs' closer, though their poor 27-44 record hasn't afforded him a ton of save opportunities.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Thursday Robertson allowed one run on one hit across an inning of work to blow the save in Thursday's extra-inning loss to the Pirates.

Impact With the Cubs up 7-6 heading into the bottom of the eighth inning, Robertson got the call from the bullpen, but he promptly allowed a game-tying home run to Michael Chavis to start the frame. It was the third blown save of the season for the veteran in 11 opportunities. Despite those hiccups, Robertson has been solid with a 2.03 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 36 strikeouts across 26.2 innings.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE