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Phillies bring back 40-year-old reliever David Robertson

The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled 40-year-old reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, three weeks after he signed a free-agent deal with the NL East leaders

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies activate David Robertson as stretch run bullpen takes shape After two weeks in Triple A, Robertson begins his third tenure with the team, boosting the bullpen for the stretch run — and beyond.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • NYTIMES.COM

Joins big club The Phillies recalled Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

Impact Robertson agreed to a one-year deal with Philadelphia on July 20, but because he didn't take part in spring training while he was on the open market waiting for the right deal, he agreed to report to Triple-A as part of his ramp-up process. Over five outings with Lehigh Valley, Robertson allowed six earned runs on 11 hits over 5.1 frames, but he struck out three over 1.2 scoreless innings between his last two appearances to make the Phillies confident that he was ready to be a solid contributor at the back end of the bullpen. With Philadelphia acquiring Jhoan Duran at the trade deadline, Robertson likely won't be in the mix to close, but the veteran right-hander should be a key part of the bridge to the ninth inning.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins big club The Phillies recalled Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.

AUGUST 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to join big club Sunday Manager Rob Thomson said Friday that he expects Robertson to join the active roster Sunday, Charlotte Varnes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Robertson reported to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after signing a one-year deal with the Phillies on July 21. He's had mixed results with the IronPigs, surrendering three runs in one inning during two of his six minor-league outings while going unscored upon during his other four. Despite his inconsistent performance, the 40-year-old veteran will nab a spot in Philadelphia's bullpen and is likely ticketed for a middle-relief role.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies hoping Jhoan Duran's 100 mph fastball and Harrison Bader's defense lead to a World Series

Harrison Bader and Jhoan Duran have joined the Phillies, adding depth as the team chases a pennant

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies acquire star closer Jhoan Duran from Twins as race with Mets heats up Duran should help bolster a Phillies bullpen that entered Wednesday with a 4.33 ERA, which ranked 24th among MLB teams, but that also added...

JULY 31, 2025 • BALTIMORESUN.COM

Phillies acquire hard-throwing closer Jhoan Duran in trade with Twins

The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired Jhoan Duran, trading two top prospects to the Minnesota Twins for the hard-throwing closer

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies Listed as 'Buy Low' Destination for Braves' Raisel Iglesias Despite signing David Robertson for the remainder of the season, the Philadelphia Phillies are still searching for bullpen upgrades ahead of...

JULY 28, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Phillies' dream trade deadline acquisition just became available The Philadelphia Phillies already made one move to shore up their bullpen ahead of the postseason, reuniting with veteran closer David Rober...

JULY 22, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

David Robertson's Debut Date for Phillies Revealed After $16 Million Decision It’s tough to say that the Philadelphia Phillies made the perfect decision when they went out and signed David Robertson on Sunday night.

JULY 22, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Phillies' quest for bullpen facelift will only get tougher after signing reliever David Robertson Five months ago, with the Phillies’ payroll poised to surpass the highest luxury-tax threshold, John Middleton sat in his spring-training of...

JULY 22, 2025 • MCALL.COM

Reporting to Triple-A The Phillies signed Robertson to a one-year contract Monday and optioned him to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

Impact According to Matt Gelb of The Athletic, Robertson's deal is worth a prorated $16 million, so the veteran right-hander will take home approximately $6 million in salary. The Phillies, meanwhile, will be on the hook for approximately $12 million, with that figure also accounting for a tax they must pay on every dollar for being over the fourth luxury-tax threshold. Because Robertson had been unsigned since the winter, he'll accept an optional assignment to Triple-A, where he'll likely make multiple appearances as part of his ramp-up process before he eventually joins the big club. After notching 35 holds and two saves while pitching to a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP in 72 innings with the Rangers in 2024, the 40-year-old Robertson should eventually get the chance to work his way into a late-inning role for Philadelphia. Since Jose Alvarado was handed an 80-game suspension May 18, the Phillies have been taking a committee approach at closer, with Matt Strahm (four saves), Jordan Romano (four) and Orion Kerkering (two) having seen most of those opportunities.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Agrees to deal with Philadelphia Robertson and the Phillies agreed on a contract Sunday, pending a physical, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Robertson has remained a free agent to this point in 2025, but he threw for scouts Saturday, and he has now secured a contract with the Phillies. It'll be the 40-year-old's third stint with Philadelphia during his robust major-league career, most recently pitching for the team in 2022. Robertson appeared in 68 games with the Rangers in 2024, posting a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 99 strikeouts over 72 innings, and he'll look to mimic those numbers in 2025.

JULY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing for teams, could sign soon Robertson is expected to hold throwing sessions in front of representatives from multiple teams within the next week, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though he turned 40 in April and hasn't pitched in a game since last September, Robertson continues to garner plenty of interest from teams after he compiled a 3.00 ERA, 1.11 WHIP and 99:27 K:BB in 72 innings while collecting two saves and 35 holds in 68 appearances for the Rangers a season ago. Robertson declined a $7 million player option in November to become a free agent, and with clubs thus far failing to meet his asking price in free agency, the veteran right-hander has elected to wait for the right opportunity. According to Sammon, the Yankees and Mets are among the teams who have recently checked in with Robertson, and his market could grow bigger once other prominent relievers are dealt elsewhere leading up the July 31 trade deadline.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available as Opening Day looms Robertson remains one of the more prominent free agents as Opening Day will across the MLB on Thursday.

Impact Robertson is still without a home for the 2025 season, although he is coming off of a 2024 campaign in which he compiled a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP with 99 strikeouts, 35 holds and two saves over 72 innings in 68 appearances with the Rangers. The 39-year-old has been one of the most consistent relievers in baseball throughout his 17-year major-league career and he'll likely find a landing spot sooner rather than later as Opening Day is less than a week away.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reliever David Robertson declines $7 million mutual option with Texas Rangers

Reliever David Robertson has declined his $7 million mutual option with the Texas Rangers, triggering a $1.5 million buyout and becoming a free agent

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • Associated Press

Enters open market Robertson declined his $7 million mutual option for 2025 on Saturday, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact With a 3.00 ERA and 1.11 WHIP over 72 innings, Robertson was one of the Rangers' most reliable high-leverage bullpen arms in 2024. He will turn 40 years old in April, so a multi-year deal likely isn't in the cards for him in free agency, but his consistency and experience make him an attractive target for teams looking to contend for a World Series title in 2025.

NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rodríguez hits 3-run homer in 8th, Mariners beat Rangers 5-4 to spoil deGrom's return

Julio Rodríguez hit a three-run home run in the eighth inning to help spoil Jacob deGrom’s return to the mound and send the Seattle Mariners to a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Andrew Heaney earns first win since late July as Rangers beat Angels 7-4

Andrew Heaney snapped an eight-start winless streak as the Texas Rangers took an early five-run lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 7-4

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • Associated Press

Rangers RHP David Robertson passes former teammate Mariano Rivera in strikeouts by a reliever

David Robertson got a firsthand look at Mariano Rivera when he broke into the majors with the New York Yankees in 2008

AUGUST 29, 2024 • Associated Press

Seager, Tavares drive in 2 runs each as Rangers drop Guardians 5-3. AL Central lead down to 1 game

Corey Seager and Leody Tavares drove in two runs apiece, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians, who dropped their third straight and had their lead in...

AUGUST 24, 2024 • Associated Press

Willi Castro's 2-run single highlights 3-run 8th inning as Twins beat struggling Rangers 5-2

Willi Castro drove in two runs with a bases-loaded single and another Minnesota run scored on the play due to a throwing error as the Twins rallied to beat the slumping Texas Range...

AUGUST 18, 2024 • Associated Press

Logs six-out save Robertson picked up the save Thursday against the White Sox, striking out two batters over two perfect innings.

Impact With Kirby Yates having pitched in three straight games, Robertson stayed on the mound for the ninth inning Thursday to land his second save of the campaign. Robertson has been a solid setup man for the Rangers this season, logging 21 holds in 44.2 innings with a 3.02 ERA, a 0.92 WHIP and a 66:13 K:BB.

JULY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Semien homers, Lowe's RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1

Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday

JULY 13, 2024 • Associated Press

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