MLB

Yankees settle with Chamberlain, Robertson

David Robertson and Joba Chamberlain will not be headed to arbitration with the Yankees. Both relievers agreed to one-year contracts yesterday, avoiding arbitration.

Robertson is expected to receive $1.6 million plus incentives and Chamberlain $1.67 million.

A day earlier, Phil Hughes avoided arbitration with the club by agreeing to a one-year deal worth $3.2 million.

Robertson emerged as the Yankees’ most consistent reliever last season, finishing 4-0 with a 1.08 ERA in 70 games. The right-hander led AL relievers in ERA.

Chamberlain’s season ended in June, and he had to undergo Tommy John surgery. He went 2-0 with a 2.83 ERA in 27 appearances for the Yankees last season. The Yankees are hopeful he will return before the All-Star break in 2012.

Russell Martin, Brett Gardner and Boone Logan are the remaining Yankees eligible for arbitration.

Martin is reportedly seeking $8.2 million, and the Yankees are at $7 million. Gardner is reportedly seeking $3.2 million, and the Yankees are at $2.4 million. Logan is seeking $2.1 million, and the Yankees are at $1.7 million.

* Robertson, Derek Jeter and Nick Swisher were at the Yankees’ complex in Tampa yesterday for workouts.