Yankees extend qualifying offer to Robertson

Nov 3, 2014 - 10:14 PM Bronx, NY (SportsNetwork.com) - Closer David Robertson has received a qualifying offer from the New York Yankees.

Robertson has until 5:00 p.m. (ET) on Monday, Nov. 10 to accept the offer or become a free agent. If he declines the offer and signs with a new team, the Yankees will receive a draft pick as compensation.

The hard-throwing righty inherited the closer job in New York after future Hall of Famer Mariano Rivera retired from the game in 2013. In his first full season in the role, Robertson recorded 39 saves and a 3.08 ERA in 63 appearances.

The hard-throwing righty has a lifetime 2.81 ERA and 524 strikeouts in 393 1/3 innings pitched.