Hansel Robles

{{Infobox baseball biography

| name = Hansel Robles

| image = Hansel Robles pitching, November 12, 2023 - 1-00010 (cropped).jpg

| image_size =

| caption = Robles with the Tigres del Licey in 2023

| team = Toros de Tijuana

| number =

| position = Pitcher

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1990|8|13}}

| birth_place = Bonao, Monseñor Nouel, Dominican Republic

| bats = Right

| throws = Right

| debutleague = MLB

| debutdate = April 24

| debutyear = 2015

| debutteam = New York Mets

| statyear = 2022 season

| statleague = MLB

| stat1label = Win–loss record

| stat1value = 28–26

| stat2label = Earned run average

| stat2value = 4.11

| stat3label = Strikeouts

| stat3value = 457

| teams =

New York Mets ({{mlby|2015}}–{{mlby|2018}})
Los Angeles Angels ({{mlby|2018}}–{{mlby|2020}})
Minnesota Twins ({{mlby|2021}})
Boston Red Sox ({{mlby|2021}}–{{mlby|2022}})

}}

Hansel Manuel Robles (born August 13, 1990) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher for the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Los Angeles Angels, Minnesota Twins, and Boston Red Sox.

Career

=New York Mets=

Robles signed as an international free agent in August 2008.{{cite web|url=http://www.amazinavenue.com/2015/4/20/8458891/new-york-mets-hansel-robles-minor-league-prospect|title=Getting to know Mets reliever Hansel Robles|work=SB Nation|date=April 20, 2015|access-date=April 21, 2015}} Robles played in the minors with the Dominican Summer League Mets, Kingsport Mets, Brooklyn Cyclones, Gulf Coast League Mets, St. Lucie Mets, Binghamton Mets, and the Las Vegas 51s.

==2015==

File:Hansel Robles on June 14, 2015.jpg

The Mets added Robles to their 40-man roster on November 20, 2014.{{cite web|url=http://m.mlb.com/news/article/102038776/mets-add-top-prospect-noah-syndergaard-five-others-to-40-man-roster|title=Mets add top prospect Noah Syndergaard, five others to 40-man roster|work=MLB.com|date=November 20, 2014|access-date=December 28, 2015|archive-date=January 6, 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160106005605/http://m.mlb.com/news/article/102038776/mets-add-top-prospect-noah-syndergaard-five-others-to-40-man-roster|url-status=dead}} The Mets promoted him to the major leagues for the first time on April 20, 2015, to replace their injured reliever Jerry Blevins.{{cite web|url=http://www.nj.com/mets/index.ssf/2015/04/mets_to_bring_up_kevin_plawecki_and_hansel_robles.html|title=Mets to bring up Kevin Plawecki and Hansel Robles to replace injured Travis d'Arnaud, Jerry Blevins|work=NJ.com|date=April 19, 2015|access-date=December 27, 2015}}

He made his Major League debut on April 24 against the interleague-rival New York Yankees. He came into the game in the seventh inning giving up a hit to Alex Rodriguez to load the bases, then getting Mark Teixeira to pop out and struck out Brian McCann and Carlos Beltrán to end the inning.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/101661/hansel-robles-has-successful-major-league-debut|title=Hansel makes MLB debut, Mets lose 1-6 to Yankees|work=ESPN|date=April 25, 2015|access-date=April 25, 2015}}

On October 2 while facing the Philadelphia Phillies, Robles threw a quick pitch near the head of batter Cameron Rupp; both benches emptied but no fight occurred. As there had been hit batsmen earlier in the game, and warnings had been issued to both teams, Robles was immediately ejected by home plate umpire Bob Davidson.{{cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ZVgtVeGbds|title=NYM@PHI: Robles pitch goes up and in, benches clear|date=September 30, 2015|access-date=December 28, 2015|via=YouTube}} As a result of the incident, Robles was suspended for three games by Major League Baseball and fined an undisclosed amount. He appealed the suspension and was allowed to play for the rest of the season.{{cite web|url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york/mets/post/_/id/111463/hansel-robles-to-appeal-suspension-remain-active|title=Hansel Robles to appeal suspension, remain active|work=ESPN|date=October 2, 2015|access-date=December 28, 2015}} When the Mets made the playoffs, Robles was part of the roster of the Mets all the way up to the 2015 World Series. Once the appeal process completed, the suspension carried over into 2016.

Robles appeared in the Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two in the eighth inning getting two strikeouts. In the World Series against the Kansas City Royals he appeared in game two in the bottom of the sixth inning getting the three batters he faced out. He also appeared in game four in the top of the ninth inning getting three outs, two of them strikeouts.

Robles finished the season with a 4–3 record, 3.67 ERA in 57 games in 54 innings pitched with a WHIP of 1.019 with 61 strikeouts while giving up 37 hits, 27 runs (22 of them earned), 8 home runs, and 18 walks.

==2016==

File:Hansel_Robles_Spring_Training.jpg

Robles was not on the Mets' Opening Day roster due to his suspension, but joined the Mets for their home opener against the Philadelphia Phillies. On September 23 at Citi Field, Robles recorded his first career save after entering a game in the seventh inning and throwing hitless relief.{{cite news|last1=Walker|first1=Ben|title=Conforto, Robles, Mets top Phils, stay atop wild-card race|url=http://www.sacbee.com/sports/article103856231.html|access-date=23 September 2016|work=Sacramento Bee|agency=Associated Press|date=September 23, 2016}}

==2017==

In 2017, Robles underperformed. Before the summer began, he was demoted to Triple-A where he spent nearly two months before returning to the Mets. At the major league level, his walk rate increased for the second consecutive season and his home run rate nearly doubled.{{cite news|last1=McShane|first1=Chris|title=Season Review: Hansel Robles was all over the place|url=https://www.amazinavenue.com/2017/10/31/16579524/mets-hansel-robles-2017-season-bullpen-new-york-stats-yikes|access-date=4 April 2018|work=Amazin' Avenue|date=October 31, 2017}}

==2018==

On January 12, Robles and the Mets agreed to a $900,000 deal, avoiding arbitration.{{cite news|title=Mets' Hansel Robles: Avoids arbitration with Mets|url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/mets-hansel-robles-avoids-arbitration-with-mets/|access-date=4 April 2018|work=CBSSports.com|agency=RotoWire|date=January 12, 2018|language=en}} Robles started the season in Triple-A, but was promoted on April 3 when Anthony Swarzak was placed on the disabled list with an oblique strain.{{cite news|last1=Ackert|first1=Kristie|last2=Gilberg|first2=Ari|title=Mets put Anthony Swarzak on 10-day DL, recall shaky Hansel Robles|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/baseball/mets/mets-place-anthony-swarzak-10-day-dl-recall-hansel-robles-article-1.3911983|access-date=4 April 2018|work=NY Daily News|date=April 3, 2018|language=en}} He was optioned later in the month, and was called back up on May 5.[https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/05/mets-to-designate-matt-harvey.html Mets Designate Matt Harvey - MLB Trade Rumors] Robles was designated for assignment on June 22.[https://metsmerizedonline.com/2018/06/mets-dfa-robles-move-ramos-to-60-day-dl.html/ Mets DFA Robles, Move Ramos to 60-Day DL | Mets Merized Online] With the 2018 Mets, he compiled a 2–2 record with a 5.03 ERA in 16 relief appearances, striking out 23 batters in {{frac|19|2|3}} innings.

=Los Angeles Angels=

On June 23, 2018, Robles was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2018/06/angels-claim-hansel-robles.html|title=Angels Claim Hansel Robles|last=Downing|first=Kyle|work=mlbtraderumors.com|date=June 23, 2018|access-date=June 23, 2018}} With the Angels in 2018, he was 0-1 with 2 saves with a 2.97 ERA in 37 relief appearances, striking out 36 batters in {{frac|36|1|3}} innings. Robles' continued his success with the Angels into the 2019 season, as he recorded an ERA of 2.48 in 71 appearances. He also served as closer, recording 23 saves in {{frac|72|2|3}} innings. On December 2, Robles was nontendered by the Angels.

=Minnesota Twins=

On December 29, 2020, Robles signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Minnesota Twins.{{cite news |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2020/12/twins-to-sign-hansel-robles.html |title=Twins Sign Hansel Robles |first=Mark |last=Polishuk |website=mlbtraderumors.com |date=December 29, 2020}} Through July 2021, Robles appeared in 45 games with the Twins, all in relief, compiling a 3–4 record with 4.91 ERA and 43 strikeouts in 44 innings pitched.

=Boston Red Sox=

On July 30, 2021, Robles was traded to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league pitcher Alex Scherff.{{cite web|url=https://www.mlb.com/news/hansel-robles-austin-davis-acquired-by-red-sox|title=Red Sox add 2 'pen arms in Robles, Davis|work=MLB.com|date=July 30, 2021}} Robles earned his first save with the Red Sox on August 24, against the Twins.{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/red-sox-survive-another-bullpen-implosion-in-win-over-twins/ar-AANIanq |title=Red Sox survive another bullpen implosion in win over Twins |first=Steve |last=Hewitt |website=Boston Herald |via=MSN.com |date=August 24, 2021 |accessdate=August 25, 2021}} During the regular season, Robles made 27 relief appearances for Boston, compiling an 0–1 record with a 3.60 ERA and four saves, while striking out 33 batters in 25 innings. He made six postseason appearances, allowing four runs (three earned) in {{frac|5|1|3}} innings, as the Red Sox advanced to the American League Championship Series.{{cite web |url=https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/r/robleha01.shtml |title=Hansel Robles Stats |website=Baseball-Reference.com |accessdate=November 6, 2021}} On November 3, Robles elected to become a free agent.{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2021/11 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff – Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=November 2021 |accessdate=November 3, 2021}}

On March 19, 2022, Robles re-signed with the Red Sox on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/03/red-sox-to-sign-hansel-robles.html |title=Red Sox To Sign Hansel Robles|publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=March 19, 2022 |accessdate=March 19, 2022}}{{cite web |url=https://www.mlb.com/redsox/roster/transactions/2022/03 |title=Red Sox Roster & Staff: Transactions |website=MLB.com |publisher=Boston Red Sox |date=March 2022 |accessdate=March 21, 2022}} He successfully made Boston's roster for Opening Day.{{cite news |url=https://nesn.com/2022/04/red-sox-opening-day-roster-2022-series-yankees/ |title=Red Sox Announce 2022 Opening Day Roster Before Series Against Yankees |first=Ricky |last=Doyle |website=NESN |date=April 7, 2022 |accessdate=May 28, 2022}} He was placed in the injured list due to back spasms in late May,{{cite news |url=https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2022/05/boston-red-sox-make-5-roster-moves-hirokazu-sawamura-optioned-to-worcester-hansel-robles-placed-on-il.html |title=Boston Red Sox make 5 roster moves: Hirokazu Sawamura optioned to Worcester, Hansel Robles placed on IL |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |date=May 28, 2022 |accessdate=May 28, 2022}} and rejoined the team on June 9.{{cite news |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/mlb/boston-red-sox-roster-moves-hansel-robles-activated-from-il-phillips-valdez-optioned-to-worcester/ar-AAYhIjj |title=Boston Red Sox roster moves: Hansel Robles activated from IL, Phillips Valdez optioned to Worcester |first=Christopher |last=Smith |website=masslive.com |via=MSN.com |date=June 9, 2022 |accessdate=June 9, 2022}} He was designated for assignment by the Red Sox following their July 5 game against the Tampa Bay Rays.{{cite web|author=Anthony Franco |url=https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/2022/07/red-sox-to-designate-hansel-robles-for-assignment.html |title=Red Sox To Designate Hansel Robles For Assignment|publisher=MLB Trade Rumors |date=July 5, 2022 |accessdate=July 5, 2022}} He compiled a 1–3 record with a 5.84 ERA and two saves for the 2022 Red Sox. Robles was released by Boston on July 9.{{cite news |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/red-sox-release-hansel-robles/ |title=Red Sox release Hansel Robles |website=CBS News |date=July 9, 2022 |accessdate=July 9, 2022}}

=Los Angeles Dodgers=

Robles signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 24, 2022. He was assigned to the Oklahoma City Dodgers.{{cite web |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/baseball/news/dodgers-hansel-robles-signs-milb-deal-with-dodgers/ |title=Hansel Robles Stats, Fantasy & News |website=MiLB.com |date=15 July 2022 |accessdate=August 17, 2022}} In 20 games for Oklahoma City, Robles struggled to an 8.00 ERA with 18 strikeouts in 18.0 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 10.{{Cite web|title=2022-23 Minor League Free Agents For All 30 MLB Teams|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2022-23-minor-league-free-agents-for-all-30-mlb-teams/?amphtml|access-date=June 26, 2023|website=baseballamerica.com|date=13 November 2022 |language=en}}

=Toros de Tijuana=

On June 22, 2023, Robles signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.{{cite web|url=http://www.torosdetijuana.com/?p=21490|title=LLEGA AYUDA AL BULLPEN DE TOROS|work=torosdetijuana.com|language=Spanish|accessdate=June 25, 2023}} In 25 relief outings for Tijuana, he posted a 1.52 ERA with 25 strikeouts across {{fraction|23|2|3}} innings of work.{{Cite web|title=LMB: Categoría de ligamayoristas en México|url=https://www.milb.com/news/lmb-categoria-de-ligamayoristas-en-mexico|access-date=March 2, 2024|website=milb.com|language=en}}

=Seattle Mariners=

On March 12, 2024, Robles signed a minor league contract with the Seattle Mariners.{{cite web | url=https://www.milb.com/transactions/2024-03-12 | title=Transactions }} He did not make an appearance for the organization and elected free agency following the season on November 4.{{cite web|url=https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/minor-league-free-agents-2024/|title=Minor League Free Agents 2024|work=Baseball America|date=November 6, 2024|accessdate=November 6, 2024|first=Matt|last=Eddy}}

=Toros de Tijuana (second stint)=

On March 15, 2025, Robles signed with the Toros de Tijuana of the Mexican League.{{Cite web|url=https://x.com/beisbolpuro/status/1901027637021065510?s=46&t=UN5XGiNzRq3-vt33N7zCTw|title=x.com}}