Report: Phillies To Sign Reliever David Robertson
Former New York Mets right-handed reliever David Robertson is set to sign with the Philadelphia Phillies according to Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic. The deal is pending a physical.
The Phillies are reportedly giving Robertson $16 million for the remainder of the season. Importantly, that $16 million is being prorated over the remainder of the season.
Robertson remained unsigned throughout the offseason, but recently threw for teams in Rhode Island. Notably, the New York Mets were reportedly one of the teams that attended, and were interested in signing the veteran reliever.
Robertson pitched for the Mets in 2023 and was superb. He posted a 2.05 ERA across 44 innings before being dealt to the Miami Marlins at the trade deadline. The Mets received infielder Marco Vargas and catcher Ronald Hernandez in the trade.
Robertson, 40 years old, has pitched for eight different teams. Most recently, he spent 2024 with the Texas Rangers posting a 3.00 ERA. He was acquired by the Phillies in 2022 from the Chicago Cubs in exchange for pitcher Ben Brown. He had a 2.70 ERA down the stretch with Philadelphia as they made a run to the World Series.
He projects to be a valuable member for a Phillies bullpen that desperately needs reinforcements given the unit’s struggles and the suspension of left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado.
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