David Robertson out for NLDS after suffering bizarre injury
Aug 30, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher David Robertson against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson will not pitch in the NLDS thanks to a strange injury he suffered during the second and deciding game of the NL Wild Card Series.
Robertson suffered a right calf strain while jumping in the air to celebrate Bryce Harper’s home run in Game 2 against St. Louis, according to manager Rob Thomson. As a result, the veteran reliever was left off the NLDS roster and will not be available against the Atlanta Braves.
Per Rob Thomson: Phillies reliever David Robertson strained his right calf jumping up in the air when Bryce Harper homered against the Cards last round. He’s out for the division series.
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This is actually a significant blow for the Phillies. The 37-year-old saved six games for the Phillies after being acquired from the Chicago Cubs at midseason, posting a 2.70 ERA in 22 appearances.
Unfortunately, celebration injuries are a somewhat amusing reality of sports. This one does not sound like a particularly unusual celebration, though, and it comes at a very bad time for the Phillies. Their bullpen has had issues at the best of times, and this leaves them thin at the worst possible juncture.
