The Mets have shown some level of interest in 40-year-old reliever David Robertson, according to Will Sammon of The Athletic.
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According to Sammon, Robertson will be throwing for interested clubs, and multiple teams are expected to attend one of his throwing sessions within the next week.
The veteran right-hander declined a $7 million player option last offseason, opting instead for a $1.5 million buyout. Despite his consistent performance, he went unsigned, an outcome that was somewhat surprising given how effective he’s remained even at age 40.
In 2024, Robertson posted a 3.00 ERA over 68 appearances. That came on the heels of a 3.04 ERA in 62 games in 2023, during which he played for the Mets (2.05 ERA in 44 innings) and a 2.40 ERA in 58 games in 2022. Across a decorated 16-year career, he owns a 2.91 ERA and was named an All-Star back in 2011. The Mets traded Robertson to the Marlins in 2023 for prospects Marco Vargas and Ronald Hernandez, who are both generally viewed as Top 30 prospects in the Mets’ system.
Robertson relies on a five-pitch mix that’s anchored by a cutter that has consistently held steady at around 92-93 mph throughout his career. He pairs it with a hard knuckle curve that plays well off the cutter’s movement.
The Mets were expected to seek bullpen help ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, and Robertson offers a low-cost, non-farm-system-depleting option.
