Time to connect the dots.
Former New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson is a free agent. Robertson has a home in New England (Rhode Island, to be exact). So could he sign with the Boston Red Sox this offseason?
Boston Sports Journal’s Sean McAdam says “There would be some concern about his age (37) and his durability in recent seasons, but yes, I would expect they’ve had some contact with him.”
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Philadelphia acquired Robertson in a trade with the Chicago Cubs ahead of the Aug. 2 deadline and helped the Phillies reach the World Series, which they lost in six games to the Houston Astros. He went a combined 4-3 with 20 saves and a 2.40 ERA in 2022.
Robertson began his MLB career in 2008, pitching out of the bullpen and helping the Yankees win the 2009 World Series.
He left as a free agent following the 2014 season, signing a four-year, $46 million contract with the Chicago White Sox. But the Yankees re-acquired Robertson before the non-waiver trade deadline in 2017 as part of the deal bringing reliever Tommy Kahnle and third baseman Todd Frazier to the Bronx.
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Following the 2018 season, Robertson signed a two-year, $23 million contract with the Phillies, but he only pitched in seven games before going down with an arm injury. He missed all of the 2020 season while recovering from Tommy John surgery.
Robertson joined the Tampa Bay Rays last season after a successful run at the Tokyo Olympics, helping Team USA win the silver medal. Roberson made 12 appearances for the Rays, compiling a 4.50 ERA and proving he was recovered from Tommy John surgery which cost him most of 2019 and all of 2020.
The Cubs signed Robertson in March to a one-year contract.
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