Phillies reportedly signing reliever David Robertson
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The right-hander is upbeat about the team and happy to be in Philadelphia: “This place feels like home to me.” He’ll head to the minors first for some work.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been productive at the top of the order. J.T. Realmuto has been solid lately in the middle-to-bottom of the order, but the rest of the offense has lacked consistency - and in some ways has been consistently poor.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been tabbed as the top trade destination for a fireball closer who could suddenly be on the move.
The Philadelphia Phillies, desperate for bullpen help, are reportedly signing veteran free agent David Robertson, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Robertson is joining the Phillies for the third time. He was in Philadelphia in 2019 and 2020 but pitched only seven times because of Tommy John surgery. He joined the team at the trade deadline in 2022 and helped the Phillies get over the hump and into the World Series.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the free agent race for a pitcher wanted by the New York Mets, the New York Yankees and more. The 40-year old reliever David Robertson has signed with the Phillies. MLB insider Jon Heyman reports he'll be paid $6.22 million the rest of the season ($16 million prorated).