Rangers finalize 1-year deal with reliever Robertson
Texas also announces deal with OF Travis Jankowski
The Rangers have bolstered their bullpen in anticipation of another World Series run, announcing on Friday a one-year contract with veteran right-hander David Robertson.
Robertson will get $11.5 million guaranteed in the deal, a source told MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. He’ll earn $5 million in 2024 with a $7 million mutual option for 2025 ($1.5 million buyout). There is also $1 million per year in deferred money from 2027-31.
The Rangers also announced a one-year deal with speedy outfielder Travis Jankowski, who returns after being a key contributor in the postseason. To make room for both players on the 40-man roster, right-handed pitcher Daniel Duarte was designated for assignment.
Robertson was, for the second consecutive season, one of the more highly sought-after relievers available at the 2023 Deadline, but the transition after his July 28 trade from the Mets to the Marlins – his fifth team since August 2021 — was especially brutal. In 10 August appearances, he pitched to a 9.00 ERA and was demoted from the closer role entering the home stretch of Miami’s playoff push.
He did recover following the demotion, however, allowing just two runs over his final 11 regular-season appearances and ending the year with a 3.03 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 65 1/3 innings
