Nick Robertson - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Links up with Royals Robertson signed a minor-league contract with the Royals on Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Robertson was released by Houston earlier Tuesday, and it didn't take long for him to find a new gig. The 27-year-old righty has spent all season in the minors, turning in a 4.25 ERA and 1.42 WHIP through 36 Triple-A innings. He'll fill in as organizational depth for Triple-A Omaha but could reach the big leagues if his performance improves after leaving the hitter-friendly PCL.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The Astros outrighted Robertson to Triple-A Sugar Land on Friday.

Impact After he was acquired from the Blue Jays on April 1, Robertson didn't receive a call-up to the big leagues before Houston designated him for assignment last week. Robertson will remain in the organization after clearing waivers and will continue to serve as bullpen depth at the Triple-A level.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Houston Robertson was designated for assignment by the Astros on Friday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Robertson was acquired from Toronto back in April and has spent the entirety of the 2025 campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he owns a 4.68 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 36:25 K:BB across 32.2 innings of relief.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson files for salary arbitration With his Toronto future still to be determined, Robertson is at least hoping to gain a financial win with the arbitrator on a new deal.

JULY 7, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

LEAF TAKEAWAYS: Nick Robertson vows to avoid the scratch heap Every time the coach sits the young winger, he comes back with a great game, but maintaining that pace is key to full-time playoff work.

APRIL 6, 2025 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Astros Trade for Former Dodgers Pitcher on Tuesday Nick Robertson pitching for the Dodgers.

APRIL 1, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Traded to Houston The Astros acquired Robertson from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for Edinson Batista, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

Impact Robertson had been booted from Toronto's 40-man roster and now will report to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he will provide relief depth for Houston. The 26-year-old has made 27 appearances at the major-league level, compiling a 5.30 ERA and 40:11 K:BB in 35.2 innings.

APRIL 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scrubbed from 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Robertson for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Robertson had already missed out of the Opening Day roster after the Blue Jays optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo on March 11, but he'll now be dropped from the 40-man roster entirely with Toronto selecting outfielder Myles Straw's contract in a corresponding move. If he clears waivers, Robertson will remain in the Toronto organization and work in relief at Buffalo.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Blue Jays optioned Robertson to Triple-A Buffalo on Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact Robertson struck out a pair in a scoreless inning in his Grapefruit League debut Tuesday versus the Twins but was then cut from big-league camp after the contest. The 26-year-old will begin the season at Buffalo but should get an opportunity in the Blue Jays' bullpen eventually.

MARCH 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays 40-man Roster Review: Nick Robertson was one of numerous relievers claimed off waivers Nick Robertson was one of many relieve...

JANUARY 27, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Maple Leafs Head Coach Breaks Silence on Nick Robertson's Slump Nick Robertson’s struggles persist and it’s been more than a month since his last goal.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Nick Robertson's Maple Leafs Future Hinging on Early Chances: Report Nick Robertson’s trade request cooled after a strong preseason, but his future is still uncertain.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

LEAFS NOTES: A secure Nick Robertson gets a new view of pre-season games With the pressure squarely upon him, Nick Robertson came through with a strong camp and earned his first opening night start.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

INSIDE THE LEAFS: Has Nick Robertson cemented a spot on the roster? Nick Robertson's strong play in the preseason and his chances of making the opening night roster.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays recall Nick Robertson, option Easton Lucas The musical chairs of Toronto Blue Jay...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Recalled from Buffalo The Blue Jays recalled Robertson from Triple-A Buffalo on Saturday.

Impact Eleven days after being claimed off waivers from the Angels, Robertson will join the Jays' bullpen in order to provide the team with another fresh arm heading into the final two games of the season. The 26-year-old righty owns a 4.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP through 12.1 innings in the majors this season but will likely be limited to low-leverage situations, given his 7.36 ERA in Triple-A. Easton Lucas was optioned to the Florida Complex League in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson Credits Christian TV Show for New Mindset Nick Robertson’s mindset shift was inspired by a late-night Christian TV show.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • SACBEE.COM

Maple Leafs' Nick Robertson Credits Christian TV Show for New Mindset Nick Robertson’s mindset shift was inspired by a late-night Christian TV show.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting to know Nick Robertson, the newest pitcher in the Blue Jays system It’s that time of year and that kind o...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Claimed by Jays The Blue Jays claimed Robertson off waivers from the Angels on Thursday and was optioned down to Triple-A Buffalo, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Robertson was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sept. 15. The Angels departed with the righty after he allowed 12 earned runs across 13 innings in Triple-A for the organization.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Halos The Angels designated Robertson for assignment Sunday.

Impact The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals in mid-August, and the Angeles elected to dump him from the 40-man roster after he surrendered 12 earned runs over 13 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake. Robertson could remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inside The Leafs: Can Nick Robertson take the next step? How the Maple Leafs stack up against the rest of the competition in the Atlantic Division.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Claimed by Halos The Angels claimed Robertson off waivers Tuesday from St. Louis.

Impact Robertson has been at the Triple-A level since returning from the injured list in late June and had logged a 7.48 ERA across 21.2 innings for Triple-A Memphis prior to being DFA'd by the Cardinals. The 25-year-old reliever should be expected to report to Triple-A Salt Lake.

AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Robertson for assignment Sunday.

Impact The right-hander returned from an elbow injury in late June and was optioned to Triple-A Memphis, and he's now been removed from St. Louis' 40-man roster. Robertson hasn't been effective at Triple-A this season with a 7.48 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 21.2 innings.

AUGUST 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated and optioned The Cardinals activated Robertson (elbow) from the 15-day injured list and optioned him to Triple-A Memphis on Monday.

Impact Robertson is over the right elbow injury that sent him to the IL a month ago, but he will remain at Memphis where he had been on a rehab assignment. The right-hander holds a 4.38 ERA and 14:2 K:BB over 12.1 innings during his time in the majors this season.

JUNE 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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