MIAMI– Marlins basic supervisor Kim Ng comprehends the value of a reputable bullpen throughout a playoff press and also run, so she threw away no time at all updating it prior to Tuesday’s 6 p.m. ET Profession Target date.
The Marlins got Mets more detailed David Robertson for potential customers Marco Vargas and also Ronald Hernández late Thursday evening. Miami will certainly get the staying $3.5 million still owed to Robertson this period, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.
This noted the 3rd time today Miami has actually included a reducer. On Wednesday, the club exchanged Dylan Floro for Minnesota righty Jorge López, that has one last year of mediation. He is thought about a bounceback prospect with a modification of surroundings as a result of his high benefit. On Tuesday, the Marlins got lefty José Castillo from the Padres for cash money factors to consider, after that optioned him to Triple-A Jacksonville.
“For me, it was really important,” Ng stated on Friday. “It was really important to get something done quickly. For me, the bullpen was the highest priority, and making sure that we stabilize and to get it done quickly before — it’s so easy to get cherry-picked during this time. And like I said, if you see something you really like, and it makes sense, you just do it.”
PROFESSION INFORMATION
Marlins obtain: RHP David Robertson
Mets obtain: INF Marco Vargas, C Ronald Hernández
Robertson is 14-for-17 in save chances in 2023, with a 2.05 age and also a 1.00 WHIP in 40 looks. His Statcast percentile positions are well over ordinary throughout the board: heater spin (100th), xERA (92nd), xBA (89th) and also barrel percent (83rd).
The 15-year MLB professional has 171 job conserves, consisting of one in the 2022 Globe Collection as a participant of the Phillies. Robertson signs up with Jorge Soler and also Yuli Gurriel as participants of the lineup with a Globe Collection ring (’09 Yankees). His 41 job postseason looks place 2nd amongst energetic gamers, tracking just Kenley Jansen.
“The guy that we got last night’s pretty good,” supervisor Miss Schumaker stated. “He’s been there before: closer, big stage, lots of postseason experience. Having another great year this year, gets righties and lefties out, really good against lefties. Ninth-inning experience. As far as role, you’ll see him late, probably the latest. With A.J. [Puk] and Tanner [Scott] both having some ninth-inning experience, David will have a really good shot of being the ninth-inning guy. He’s not going to be able to throw every single ninth inning, but I think you’ll see him in that closing role for sure.”
For a club like the Marlins that plays lots of close and also low-scoring video games, reinforcing the bullpen assists reduce them. After publishing a 3.87 xFIP (3rd in MLB) and also 3.2 BATTLE (nine) in the very first fifty percent, Miami’s reducers have actually battled in the 2nd fifty percent with a 4.29 xFIP (15th) and also -0.1 BATTLE (24th). The Marlins are half a video game out of an NL Wild Card place regardless of going down 9 of their 11 video games considering that the All-Star break.
The 38-year-old Robertson will certainly sign up with the ballclub for Saturday’s video game versus the Tigers at loanDepot park.
“[The Marlins have] got a lot of talent, too,” Robertson informed press reporters in New york city over night Friday. “All you’ve got to do is get in. Twelve teams get in. Get a ticket to the dance, see what happens. Look at us with Philly last year: We were not the best team, but we got hot at the right time and almost won a World Series.”
Robertson reinforces the alleviation corps, which required much more right-handed high-leverage arms. Puk, Scott, Steven Okert and also Andrew Nardi, that must return from the hurt listing quickly, are all southpaws. JT Chargois, Huascar Brazoban and also López are righties.
For Robertson, a rental item with an ending agreement, the Marlins delivered 18-year-old infielder Vargas (No. 18 possibility) and also 19-year-old catcher Hernández (No. 21). Both are playing in the Rookie-level Florida Facility Organization.
“It’s not been the funnest part of the year, that’s for sure,” Robertson stated concerning being the topic of profession reports. “No violation to you individuals, yet when you are available in and also everybody’s asking where you’re going and also what’re your ideas, it’s a great deal to take care of, and also still head out there and also complete in between the lines, understanding that you may not get on this group for long.
“I’ve just tried to deal with it and stay calm and collected and make pitches and do what I’m supposed to do on the team that’s paying me to play for them. Now, I’m being moved, and I’m going to go down and enjoy my time in Miami, and join another group of guys that are trying to win ballgames.”
