David Robertson’s journey with the Miami Marlins takes a nosedive as he’s demoted from the closer role, barely weeks after his trade from the New York Mets.
- Former Mets closer David Robertson struggles after trade to Marlins, gets demoted.
- Tanner Scott, with a season ERA of 2.59, likely to assume the closer role.
- The Mets acquired prospects Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernandez in the trade for Robertson.
Marlins Bench David Robertson as Closer, Eye Tanner Scott
It seems the Miami Marlins might be regretting their trade decision. Just weeks after acquiring David Robertson from the New York Mets, the Marlins have decided to bench him as their closer, according to a recent report by the Miami Herald. It’s a role they’re eyeing Tanner Scott for, who boasts a far better performance this season.
The Marlins have removed David Robertson from the closer’s role, via @CraigMish
Robertson has a 7.20 ERA in 10 games with the Marlins after posting a 2.05 ERA in 40 games with the Mets earlier this season pic.twitter.com/BPR5Fgo9Ys
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) August 27, 2023
From Hero to Zero: Robertson’s Performance Takes a Dive
Robertson’s time with the Mets was no less than stellar. He threw a 2.05 ERA in 44 innings, notching up 14 saves and striking out 48 batters. But the tides turned dramatically after his transfer. The 38-year-old has recorded a 7.20 ERA in 10 innings, managing to save only four games since joining the Marlins. This led the Marlins to reconsider and likely put their faith in Tanner Scott, who has an impressive 2.59 ERA in 59 innings this season.
On another note, Florida sports betting has been a topic of discussion among fans, speculating whether external pressures and betting forecasts might have played any role in the dynamics of these games, although there’s no concrete evidence to suggest any correlation.
The Mets’ Side of the Story
When the Mets let go of Robertson, who had a one-year, $10 million contract for the 2023 season, they didn’t just throw him away. They acquired Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernandez, two promising teenage prospects ranked No. 8 and No. 20, respectively, in the Mets’ MLB Pipeline prospect rankings.
“Honestly, it was like a roller-coaster. Great pitching, bad batting, then vice versa. We never found our groove,” Robertson candidly expressed after the trade. “It was particularly frustrating, given the hype leading up to the season.”
Despite the rocky transition, Robertson remains open to a potential reunion with the Mets. “I had a fantastic run with the Mets, and I’d love to return if the opportunity arises,” he said.
For the Marlins, who stood as surprising buyers at the trade deadline, the recent developments put them three games behind in the race for the third NL Wild Card spot, a position that’s becoming increasingly precarious.
