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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

Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson, 37, fulfills dream by hitting in a major-league game for the 1st time Chicago Cubs closer David Robertson fulfilled his big-league dream, getting to hit for the first time in his professional baseball career We...

JUNE 23, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Yes, the Phillies need bullpen help. Here are a few trade options. By the time the trade deadline arrives, the Phils are likely to deal for a reliever. How about a trade for Mychal Givens, Michael Fulmer, or...

JUNE 19, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Escapes with save Robertson issued two walks and struck out one batter in a scoreless inning while earning a save over Atlanta on Friday.

Impact Robertson threw just 10 of 26 pitches for strikes and loaded the bases after a pair of walks and a hit batter. He escaped the threat with his eighth save of the year and first since May 31. The veteran righty lowered his season ERA to 1.82 with a 34:13 K:BB through 22 appearances.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Robertson pitched a scoreless ninth inning with a strikeout to record the save in Tuesday's win over the Brewers.

Impact After blowing a save in his last outing Sunday, Robertson bounced back nicely with his seventh save in nine chances this season. The two blown saves have been about the only blemish for the veteran righty, who has a stellar 1.96 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 24 strikeouts across 18.1 innings so far in 2022.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blown save Robertson blew a save opportunity in the ninth, allowing a run on two hits while striking out one in a 5-4 extra-innings loss Sunday against the White Sox.

Impact After striking out the first batter, Robertson allowed hits to the next two batters and threw a wild pitch to allow the tying run to score. It was his second blown save in his last three tries after converting his first five chances. The 14-year veteran started the season by tossing 11 scoreless innings but has allowed four runs over his last 6.1 innings. He still has a solid 2.08 ERA and 0.93 WHIP through 17.1 innings and should continue to receive the bulk of the save opportunities for the Cubs.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rebounds with save Monday Robertson pitched a clean ninth inning with two strikeouts to record the save in Monday's win over the Reds.

Impact After blowing his first save of the season in Saturday's loss to the Diamondbacks, Robertson bounced back with another stellar effort. Outside of that blown save, the righty has allowed just one run in one of his 13 other appearances this year. Overall, the veteran has six saves to go with a sparkling 1.76 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 22 strikeouts across 15.1 innings. He remains the top relief option on the Cubs roster at this point.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with blown save Robertson was charged with a blown save after pitching 1.1 innings, giving up one earned run on three hits and two walks while striking out one in Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Diamon...

Impact Robertson was called on to replace Scott Effross in the top of the eighth inning with a runner on base and a 4-2 lead. He promptly gave up an RBI double to Jake McCarthy to bring it within one and then a game-tying single to Daulton Varsho before the inning's end. The 37-year-old returned for the ninth frame, giving up another hit and two walks before working his way out of the jam and producing a scoreless inning. The blown save was his first of the season -- he converted his first five opportunities before Saturday. Robertson now owns a 1.88 ERA and 0.98 WHIP with 20 strikeouts over 14.1 innings and remains the favorite for saves on the Cubs.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs' Marcus Stroman to start Thursday, reliever David Robertson activated In corresponding moves, the Cubs optioned right-hander Mark Leiter Jr. to Triple-A on and transferred outfielder Michael Hermosillo from the...

MAY 18, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Sahadev Sharma: David Robertson activated off the IL, Mark... - The Athletic David Robertson activated off the IL, Mark Leiter, Jr optioned to AAA. To make room on the 40-man roster, Michael Hermosillo moved from the...

MAY 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Activated by Cubs Robertson (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Tim Stebbins of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Robertson spent a week and a half on the COVID-19 IL, but he played catch Saturday and rejoined the Cubs ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Pirates. He's converted all five of his save chances while posting a 1.50 ERA and 0.75 WHIP in 12 innings over 11 appearances this year, and he should take over as the team's closer now that he's healthy.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Able to play catch Robertson (undisclosed) played catch Saturday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Robertson has been on the COVID-19 injured list since Sunday. He remains without a clear return date, but he seems to be trending in the right direction.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits injured list Robertson was placed on the injured list for undisclosed reasons Monday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact In addition to not specifying why Robertson was out, the Cubs also didn't specify which injured list he'd landed on, which fits the pattern teams have used when a player lands on the COVID-19 injured list. It's unclear whether or not Robertson has tested positive for the virus himself. Rowan Wick and Mychal Givens look like the top option for saves in his absence.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees' King, Cubs' Robertson among relievers to watch so far in 2022

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MAY 4, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees' King, Cubs' Robertson among relievers to watch so far in 2022

David Robertson has been lights out for the Chicago Cubs after coming back from a potentially career-ending injury Chicago Cubs reliever David Robertson has dominated in high-leverage spots after an up-and-down recovery from Tommy John surgery.

MAY 2, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

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