The Astros acquired Robertson from the Blue Jays on Tuesday in exchange for Edinson Batista, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Robertson had been booted from Toronto's 40-man roster and now will report to Triple-A Sugar Land, where he will provide relief depth for Houston. The 26-year-old has made 27 appearances at the major-league level, compiling a 5.30 ERA and 40:11 K:BB in 35.2 innings.
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Blue Jays' Nick Robertson: Scrubbed from 40-man roster
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The Blue Jays designated Robertson for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Robertson had already missed out of the Opening Day roster after the Blue Jays optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo on March 11, but he'll now be dropped from the 40-man roster entirely with Toronto selecting outfielder Myles Straw's contract in a corresponding move. If he clears waivers, Robertson will remain in the Toronto organization and work in relief at Buffalo.
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Blue Jays' Nick Robertson: Claimed by Jays
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The Blue Jays claimed Robertson off waivers from the Angels on Tuesday and optioned him to Triple-A Buffalo, Hazel Mae of Sportsnet reports.
Robertson was designated for assignment by the Angels on Sunday. The Angels parted with the righty after he allowed 12 earned runs across 13 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Angels' Nick Robertson: DFA'd by Halos
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The Angels designated Robertson for assignment Sunday.
The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Cardinals in mid-August, and the Angels elected to dump him from the 40-man roster after he surrendered 12 earned runs over 13 innings with Triple-A Salt Lake. Robertson could remain with the affiliate if he passes through waivers unclaimed.
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Angels' Nick Robertson: Claimed by Halos
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The Angels claimed Robertson off waivers Tuesday from St. Louis.
Robertson has been at the Triple-A level since returning from the injured list in late June. He had logged a 7.48 ERA across 21.2 innings for Triple-A Memphis prior to being DFA'd by the Cardinals. The 25-year-old reliever is expected to report to Triple-A Salt Lake.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Removed from 40-man roster
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The Cardinals designated Robertson for assignment Sunday.
The right-hander returned from an elbow injury in late June and was optioned to Triple-A Memphis, and he's now been removed from St. Louis' 40-man roster. Robertson hasn't been effective at Triple-A this season with a 7.48 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 21:16 K:BB over 21.2 innings.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Begins rehab assignment
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Robertson (elbow) allowed two runs on two hits and two walks over one inning in his first rehab appearance with Triple-A Memphis on Tuesday.
Robertson missed a month of action with right elbow inflammation but is now on the comeback trail. The reliever should be activated from the 15-day injured list soon but isn't a guarantee to be added back to the major-league roster at that time.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Ready for live work
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Robertson (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Friday at Double-A Springfield, John Denton of MLB.com reports.
If all goes well in the live session, Robertson could stick around with Springfield and begin a rehab assignment in the coming days. Robertson turned in a 4.38 ERA and 1.38 WHIP over 12.1 innings across his eight relief appearances for the Cardinals before landing on the 15-day injured list May 26 due to right elbow inflammation.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Lands on IL with elbow inflammation
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The Cardinals placed Robertson on the 15-day injured list Sunday due to right elbow inflammation, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Robertson was promoted to the big club April 21 after registering a 2.84 ERA and 1.31 WHIP over 6.1 innings with Triple-A Memphis. He's appeared in eight games for the Cardinals this season and has a 4.38 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB over 12.1 innings out of the bullpen. With Robertson on the shelf, St. Louis recalled right-hander Andre Pallante from Triple-A Memphis in a corresponding move.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Optioned to Memphis
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The Cardinals optioned Robertson to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Robertson has posted a 4.50 ERA across eight innings this spring, but the Cardinals will need to see a larger sample from him before adding him to their bullpen. The 25-year-old right-hander logged a 6.04 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across 22.1 frames last season between the Red Sox and Dodgers.
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Cardinals' Nick Robertson: Traded to STL for O'Neill
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The Red Sox traded Robertson and Victor Santos (undisclosed) to the Cardinals on Friday in exchange for Tyler O'Neill (foot), Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.
Robertson had a tough time finding his footing in 2023, posting a 6.04 ERA and 1.75 WHIP across 22.1 innings between the Dodgers and Red Sox. St. Louis' relatively weak bullpen gives Robertson a better chance at sticking around in the majors to begin next season, but he likely won't be relied upon in many high-leverage situations.
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Red Sox's Nick Robertson: Returns to big leagues
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Robertson was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.
He's taking the roster spot vacated by Chris Martin, whose season is over due to a viral infection. Robertson has posted a 6.33 ERA over 17 big-league appearances this season between the Dodgers and Red Sox.
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Red Sox's Nick Robertson: Recalled from Triple-A
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Boston recalled Robertson from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.
Robertson has been torched for 14 runs -- 11 earned -- through his first 14.1 major-league innings this season, but the Red Sox need a fresh bullpen arm leading into Sunday's series finale against the Orioles.
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Red Sox's Nick Robertson: Sent back to Triple-A
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Robertson was optioned to Triple-A Worcester on Wednesday, Christopher Smith of The Springfield Republican reports.
Robertson allowed four runs over four frames during his brief time in Boston after coming over from the Dodgers in a trade. He's being replaced by a fresh bullpen arm in right-hander Kyle Barraclough, whose contract was selected from Triple-A in a corresponding move.
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Red Sox's Nick Robertson: Joining big club
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Robertson was recalled from Triple-A Worcester on Sunday, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.
The 25-year-old was acquired from the Dodgers in the Enrique Hernandez trade in late July and was immediately optioned to Worcester. Robertson has given up seven earned runs with 13 strikeouts over 10.1 frames in his first taste of the big leagues this year, though he's pitched well at Triple-A with a 2.87 ERA, 1.12 HIP and 46:10 K:BB over 31.1 innings.
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Dodgers' Nick Robertson: Dispatched to minors
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The Dodgers optioned Robertson from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Los Angeles will swap out one reliever for another ahead of Wednesday's series finale in Baltimore, as lefty Justin Bruihl was called up from Oklahoma City to replace Robertson on the 26-man active roster. During his latest stay with the Dodgers, Robertson made three appearances and gave up two runs (one earned) on five hits while striking out five over 2.2 innings.
