Bronx, NY – The New York Yankees and pitcher David Robertson have avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract.
The deal is reportedly worth $3.1 million.
Robertson went 2-7 with two saves and a 2.67 ERA in 65 relief appearances for the Yankees in 2012 after going 4-0 with a 1.08 earned run average and a save over 70 appearances in 2011.
In 269 career games with New York, Robertson is 16-13 with five saves and a 2.95 ERA.