Former Yankees closer, David Robertson, who was drafted by the Yanks in the 17th round of the 2006 MLB Amateur Draft out of the University of Alabama, first pitched for the Bombers from 2008-2014. As you may recall, Robertson was part of the 2009 World Series team.
The Yankees offered Robertson a $15.3 million qualifying offer in the winter of ’14, but he declined and became a free agent. That December, D-Rob was signed by the White Sox on a four-year, $46 million deal.
At the July 31, 2017 trade deadline, the Bombers acquired Robertson, Todd Frazier, and Tommy Kahnle from the Chicago for prospects Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin, Tito Polo and journeyman reliever Tyler Clippard.