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Yankees and Mets Evaluate David Robertson as Deadline Looms

The Mets have targeted Marlins starter Edward Cabrera to shore up a rotation ravaged by injuries.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 30: David Robertson #30 of the New York Mets celebrates the win over the Philadelphia Phillies at Citi Field on May 30, 2023 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 2-0.
YOKOHAMA, JAPAN - JULY 31: David Robertson #30 of Team United States celebrates winning the game 4-2 during the baseball opening round Group B game between Team South Korea and Team United States on day eight of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games at Yokohama Baseball Stadium on July 31, 2021 in Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan.
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Overview

  • Both New York clubs have attended Robertson’s private workouts to assess his fit for late-season bullpen needs.
  • Robertson, 40, posted a 3.00 ERA and 99 strikeouts over 72 innings for the Texas Rangers in 2024.
  • He opted out of his player option seeking up to $10 million and has maintained a 93-mph cutter in private sessions.
  • The Yankees are eyeing Robertson to stabilize a bullpen that has faltered in high-leverage situations.
  • Facing injuries to Tylor Megill and Griffin Canning, the Mets have also pursued Edward Cabrera for rotation depth.