By choosing not to exercise his $7 million mutual option for the 2025 season, veteran reliever David Robertson of the Texas Rangers has made a crucial career choice and is now a free agent. The choice results in a $1.5 million buyout and is a big change for Robertson as he looks for options outside of the Rangers.Breaking: Today, David Robertson decides on the Rangers’ contract deal.
According to Jeff Wilson on X, “RHP David Robertson of the Rangers did not exercise the $7 million mutual option for 2025 and will become a free agent.”
Robertson signed a one-year deal with the Rangers in January, which featured a $10 million salary with half of that sum paid out in interest-free deferrals. The 39-year-old right-hander pitched well during the 2024 season, keeping his ERA at 3.00 across 72 innings in 68 outings. His accomplishment of striking out 99 hitters with just 27 walks is noteworthy.
Throughout his more than 16-year Major League Baseball career, Robertson has thrown for a number of well-known clubs, such as the Miami Marlins, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox. With a 2.91 ERA and 177 saves during his long career in the major leagues, his total stats are excellent.
Daniel Robertson leaves the Rangers and becomes a free agent.
Given his impressive 2024 season performance, which may increase his market worth, Robertson’s choice to reject the mutual option might be viewed as a calculated strategic move. Although Robertson is 39 years old and approaching the normal retirement age for most sportsmen, his steady production may make him a useful addition to clubs seeking to reinforce their bullpen with a seasoned and capable setup man or closer.
agent his continued skill and tenacity as a pitcher.
