News broke yesterday that the Phillies had signed former Yankee David Robertson to a two-year, $23 million deal with a team option for a third year. Robertson, who was negotiating for himself this offseason, was one of three candidates the Yankees were heavily considering to fill the two voids from their 2018 bullpen. Lefty Zach Britton, acquired by New York via trade from the Orioles midseason, could also depart in this offseason, and stands as one of the top options that remains with Robertson off the board.
The immediate aftermath of Robertson’s departure showed that the Yankees seem more focused on pursuing Britton.