Though the Yankees have yet to commit to a successor to closer Mariano Rivera, manager Joe Girardi acknowledged that David Robertson is the team's best option going into next season, barring an offseason move. Girardi told MLB.com, "I think he's a guy that has the ability to [close]. Right now, that's our best candidate."
In 2012, Robertson posted his third consecutive season with at least 30 holds and a sub-3.00 ERA. In addition to three saves, he finished with 33 holds and a 2.04 ERA.