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Toiling Mets Reportedly Interested In Veteran Free Agent Reliever
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The New York Mets entered the All-Star break trailing the Philadelphia Phillies by a half-game for the National League East and have many pitchers on the injured list for various amounts of time. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets are among several teams that have looked into adding veteran reliever David Robertson.
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...
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. More
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Much like veteran starter Lance Lynn, Robertson did not receive a contract in the offseason. Unlike Lynn, Robertson did not opt for retirement and instead has continued to throw in hopes of earning a chance in the big leagues once again.
Robertson pitched last season with the Texas Rangers, appearing in 68 games, posting a 3.00 ERA. Robertson turned 40 years old in April and is on the older end of the league, but was serviceable last year and could be again for a contender down the stretch.
The Mets make sense to be interested, as they have suffered more than their fair share of pitching injuries this year. The Mets have lost three total pitchers to season-ending injuries this season, and one late last season, who is missing all of this year.
Robertson would give veteran depth to the New York bullpen, and if he continues pitching the way he did last season, another high-leverage arm in the bag for the Mets.
With the trade deadline fast approaching, if the Mets do not like the market for relief pitchers, Robertson could be an alternate route to fill their needs.
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