The New York Yankees have already added one big-time arm to their bullpen this offseason. They could continue to improve the group in free agency as spring training approaches.
The Yankees traded for Devin Williams after losing Clay Holmes. However, Bleacher Report’s Zachary D. Rymer predicted a reunion with one of their former All-Stars to strengthen their bullpen even more. He predicted the Yankees would land David Robertson on a one-year, $10 million deal.
“David Robertson isn’t simply going to do what his agent tells him. Because he has no agent,” wrote Rymer. “He indeed represents himself. And when he was a free agent last winter, he was unambiguous that he signed with the Texas Rangers in part because they had just won the World Series. As this year will be Robertson’s age-40 season, it stands to reason that his desire to go out with a bang has only strengthened. And you have to admit, him returning to the Yankees would be a heck of a way for him to give it a shot.”
Robertson has played nine seasons with the Yankees, and as he approaches the end of his career a return to the Bronx could be in the cards. He declined a $7 million mutual option with the Rangers. He is still a valuable arm, pitching to a 3.00 ERA last season. In the last three seasons, he has a 2.82 ERA in 188 appearances. He has also notched 40 saves in that span.
“Notably, his cutter and knuckle-curveball remain among MLB’s best,” wrote Rymer. “As for whether the Yankees could get in on Robertson after trading for Devin Williams, it’s possible. Per ESPN’s Jeff Passan, the reigning American League champs ‘could dabble’ in the relief market if prices start to drop.”
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