Other clubs’ closer search may lead to Robertson

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Those teams on the outside of the free-agent closer pursuit of Kenley Jansen, Aroldis Chapman and Mark Melancon quickly could turn to the White Sox, with potential interest in David Robertson.

“We’ve had a lot of interesting conversations on a number of different fronts involving our players,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “And yes, we still have reliever pieces and starting pieces that are appealing to various teams throughout the league. Still thoroughly engaged, deeply engaged on a number of different fronts.”

Robertson, 31, has amassed 71 saves over two seasons with the White Sox. He had arthroscopic surgery on his left knee early in the offseason, but it was a minor cleanup procedure involving a meniscus issue. He’s also owed $25 million over the next two years.

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Even if the Dodgers bring back Jansen, Robertson still could be in play as part of a bigger deal that could help create a deep Dodgers bullpen and involve White Sox third baseman Todd Frazier. 

“Look, as we’ve talked about, it’s not easy to move the …

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