Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is scheduled to begin a throwing program on Friday. Robertson landed on the injured list April 15 due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow. There is a chance that Robertson is able to return to the bullpen by late May. Hector Neris seems to be the favorite to continue getting save chances in Robertson's absence.

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) is still feeling soreness in his right elbow. He's been on the injured list since April 15. Robertson got off on the wrong foot in his first season in Philly and there remains no timetable for his return. He should return to a high-leverage role when he's healthy, so he should remain stashed in most fantasy leagues. Hector Neris has emerged as the go-to guy in the ninth inning for the Phillies, so he also needs to be owned everywhere[...]

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson (elbow) could start throwing when the team returns home later this week. Robertson struggled to a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 WHIP and six K's in 6 2/3 innings to begin the season with his new team. Hector Neris has been the closer of choice for manager Gabe Kapler with Robertson on the shelf, but Seranthony Dominguez could be another option. [...]

BALLER MOVE: Add in 12+ Team LeaguesOWNED IN: 21% of LeaguesANALYSIS: After losing his closing job a year ago, Phillies reliever Hector Neris has found his way back into a part-time ninth-inning role. [...]

Only Week 3 and we're already looking at a pretty wild season, bullpen-wise at least. We have our first "out for the season" injury for a team's closer, and we have a legitimate top closer back on the mound after coming off the injured list. And also: Craig Kimbrel.[...]

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The Philadelphia Phillies placed closer David Robertson on the 10-day injured list on Monday with right elbow soreness and recalled pitcher Drew Anderson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley in a corresponding move. Robertson has struggled to begin the year with his new team, posting a 5.40 ERA, 2.10 [...]

If the first two weeks are any indication, this should be a good baseball season. There are fans of some teams that may dispute that claim, and as a Marlins fan myself...well, bullpens have been crazy haven't they?Smart baseball minds have been saying for years that a team's best relief pitcher shouldn't be pigeonholed into the ninth inning, and it looks like teams are finally starting to listen. Guys like Josh Hader and Andrew Miller kind of started the trend, but Raisel Iglesias on the Reds an[...]

Philadelphia Phillies manager Gabe Kapler plans to use reliever David Robertson anywhere between the seventh and ninth inning this season depending on how the high-leverage situations play out. Robertson signed a two-year contract this offseason, and this plan was verbalized to the right-hander before he signed the dotted line. He's the most experienced arm in the Phillies pen and has kept left-handers to a .186 career average, so he'll come into the game to neutralize these bats more often. It[...]

Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher David Robertson gave up an earned run, two hits and a leadoff walk in his inning of relief on Opening Day on Thursday in the eighth inning. Robertson gave up a leadoff walk to Josh Donaldson. This was followed by a Freddie Freeman single to right followed by a Ronald Acunasingle to left. Nick Markakis hit into a double play and Ozzie Albies flew out to short left to prevent any further damage. All should be good in Mr. Robertson's world, as long as he pitches[...]