New York Mets Trade Star Reliever Robertson to Miami Marlins

The New York Mets are sending one of their top relief options in David Robertson to the Miami Marlins ahead of the MLB trade deadline.

Kade Kistner | Jul 27, 2023

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The New York Mets are officially in sell mode as they have shipped off one of their top relief options in David Robertson to the Miami Marlins.

The move was first announced by The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal and the intra-divisional move is slightly head-scratching.

The Marlins were not previously seen as a heavy buyer at this season's MLB trade deadline. Miami currently sits 10.5 games back of the National League East divisional lead, but just half a game back from a Wild Card spot.

Robertson holds a 2.05 ERA with a 1.000 WHIP in 44.0 innings pitched this season. He is on a one-year, $10 million contract.

Miami will reportedly send two minor leaguers back as the return package.

The Marlins are sending infielder Marco Vargas and catcher Ronald Hernandez to New York in exchange for Robertson's services. Vargas is the Marlins' no. 18 prospect while Hernandez checks in at 21 according to MLB.com.

It's a good haul for the Mets as they send a 38-year-old on an expiring contract to Miami.

The Marlins bullpen has posted a 4.04 ERA this season and is one of the weaker units in the league. Adding Robertson to the mix will bolster one of their most noticeable weaknesses on the roster.

With Robertson getting moved, the Mets have opened shop to begin their selloff ahead of the Aug. 1 trade deadline. Just as importantly, one of the most coveted relief pitchers on the market has now been taken off the board as contenders now much look elsewhere to reinforce their rosters.

Published Jul 27, 2023

KADE KISTNER

Kade Kistner is an editor for Sports Illustrated's Inside the Mets. An alumnus of Tulane University, Kade graduated in 2017 with a degree in Latin American Studies and a minor in Spanish. Upon graduation, Kade commissioned into the United States Navy and attended Naval Flight School in Pensacola, Fl. He served as a Naval Aviator and was stationed in Jacksonville, Fl. During his time in school and the Navy, Kade began covering the MLB and NFL with USA Today, SB Nation, and Sports Illustrated. Kade covered the New Orleans Saints, Texas Rangers, and numerous other teams within the Sports Illustrated network before launching Inside the Phillies, Inside the Astros, and Inside the Cubs. You can follow him on Twitter at @KadeKistner, or if you have any questions or comments he can be reached via email at kwkistner@gmail.com.