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Robertson joined "Phillies Extra" to discuss his decision to come back to the Phillies, the state of the reliever market, and the toll this time of year can have on players and their families.
Despite signing David Robertson for the remainder of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are still searching for bullpen upgrades ahead of the MLB trade
Former University of Alabama baseball player David Robertson, at 40 years old, has signed a one-year, $5.5 million contract for the remainder of the 2025 season, pro-rated to $16 million
The Phillies have been connected to a number of impact position players this summer. Reportedly, the club has already expressed
The Philadelphia Phillies may have World Series aspirations, but their bullpen continues to drag them down. The offense is hitting its stride with Bryce Harper
After not finding the contract that he sought in free agency last winter, David Robertson returned home to Rhode Island with unplanned leisure time on his calendar. “I played a lot of tennis,” he said.
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Ideally, Robertson could help the Phillies in the later innings in August and September, then slot in the middle of the 'pen come October.
Veteran right‑handed reliever David Robertson is going to the Phillies, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed Sunday.
Major League Baseball's trade deadline is scheduled for next Thursday, which means teams have less than a week to get their midsummer shopping done. The moves have already started, as the Mariners recently acquired Josh Naylor from the Diamondbacks while the Yankees acquired Ryan McMahon in a trade with the Rockies.
Once he joins the Phillies, Robertson will begin his 17th season in the majors. He signed a two-year, $23 million free-agent deal with the Phillies in 2019, but appeared in only seven games for them before undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Phillies reacquired him in July 2022 in a trade with the Chicago Cubs for right-hander Ben Brown.