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Newsweek
a day ago
- Sport
- Newsweek
Phillies Reportedly Targeting Moves For Bullpen Help Ahead Of Trade Deadline
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The Philadelphia Phillies are one of the better teams in baseball, but there are still some massive holes on their roster to patch up. The biggest hole the Phillies have is in the bullpen, created by the suspension of closer Jose Alvarado. Alvarado was suspended for 80 regular-season games and the postseason after failing a drug test for PEDs earlier in the year. Philadelphia signed David Robertson, but it still needs to add on. Bob Nightengale of USA Today recently reported that the Phillies were looking to add another bullpen arm in the next few days. ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: A detailed view of the hat and glove of Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08,... ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 08: A detailed view of the hat and glove of Bryson Stott #5 of the Philadelphia Phillies in the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 08, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. More Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images "The Philadelphia Phillies, after signing free agent David Robertson to a $6 million contract, want to add one more high-leverage reliever by the deadline," Nightengale wrote. With the Phillies reportedly eyeing a high-leverage reliever, it's important to look at some of the options on the market. It seems like Mason Miller and Emmanuel Clase are off the market, which leaves pitchers like Jhoan Duran, David Bednar, and Ryan Helsley as some of the best relievers on the market. If the Phillies don't want to go after a big-name closer, somebody like Griffin Jax could make a lot of sense. Jax would slot in well in Philadelphia. Phil Maton of the St. Louis Cardinals or Raisel Iglesias from the Atlanta Braves make sense, too. There are plenty of options to explore. At the end of the day, it's important that the Phillies add a talented pitcher to their bullpen. It could be one of the names listed, or it could be a different name. Either way, the Phillies need to keep adding on. More MLB: Padres' Trade Deadline Takes Wild Turn After Red Sox's Jarren Duran Decision
Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Robertson worth a stash in return to Phillies
Eric Samulski details what to expect from David Robertson in his return to the Philadelphia Phillies and why he should be in-play for saves for those looking to stash the veteran.
NDTV
21-07-2025
- Sport
- NDTV
Philadelphia Phillies Sign Reliever David Robertson to 1-Year Deal
The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-hander David Robertson to a $15.7 million, one-year contract, prorated to $6 million through the end of the regular season, to bolster their bullpen in a bid to outlast the New York Mets and win a second straight NL East title. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made the move Monday, optioning the 40-year-old reliever to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Robertson was a key pitcher for the New York Yankees when they won the 2009 World Series and was an All-Star two years later with the franchise. He helped the Phillies reach the 2022 World Series, going 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA in eight postseason games, and also played for them in 2019. Robertson was 3-4 with a 3.00 ERA in 68 games — two shy of his career high — and had two saves last season in Texas. He declined a $7 million mutual option, triggering a $1.5 million buyout and making him a free agent. He is 66-46 with a 2.91 ERA with 177 saves and 1,154 strikeouts, ranking 11th all time among relievers. The Yankees drafted the former Alabama player 17th overall in 2016 and he also pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Miami and the Rangers. The Phillies and Mets are in a closely contested race for first in the NL East with 60-plus games remaining in the regular season.
NBC Sports
21-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Phillies sign reliever David Robertson to 1-year deal in bid to win 2nd straight NL East title
PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-hander David Robertson to a one-year contract, bolstering their bullpen in a bid to outlast the New York Mets and win a second straight NL East title. Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski made the move Monday, optioning the 40-year-old reliever to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Robertson was a key pitcher for the New York Yankees when they won the 2009 World Series and was an All-Star two years later with the franchise. He helped the Phillies reach the 2022 World Series, going 1-0 with a 1.17 ERA in eight postseason games, and also played for them in 2019. Robertson was 3-4 with a 3.00 ERA in 68 games — two shy of his career high — and had two saves last season in Texas. He declined a $7 million mutual option, triggering a $1.5 million buyout and making him a free agent. He is 66-46 with a 2.91 ERA with 177 saves and 1,154 strikeouts, ranking 11th all time among relievers. The Yankees drafted the former Alabama player 17th overall in 2016 and he also pitched for the Chicago White Sox, Philadelphia, Tampa Bay, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Miami and the Rangers. The Phillies and Mets are in a closely contested race for first in the NL East with 60-plus games remaining in the regular season.
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Alabama star, veteran pitcher reportedly signs with first place MLB team
One of the most accomplished Alabama Crimson Tide baseball players in MLB history is now reportedly back in the major leagues. Yes, after having not pitched up to this point in the 2025 season, veteran free agent relief pitcher David Robertson has now signed with a MLB team, according to multiple reports, doing so with the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday. According to an announcement from the team as well, Robertson has also been optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. A 16-year MLB veteran, Robertson has appeared in over 800 games during his accomplished major league career where the right-hander owns a combined 66-46 record with a 2.91 ERA and a 21.7 WAR. Robertson, a former 17th round pick in the 2006 MLB draft out of Alabama, is also a one-time All-Star and World Series champion, and has spent time with eight different organizations - the New York Yankees, Chicago White Sox, Phillies, Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets, Miami Marlins, and Texas Rangers. Most recently, Robertson appeared in 68 games out of the Rangers bullpen during the 2024 season where he had a 3-4 record with a 3.00 ERA, two saves, and a 99:27 K:BB ratio across 72 innings pitched. Robertson now returns to Philadelphia where he pitched for the Phillies during the 2019 and 2022 seasons, owning a combined 3.30 ERA with six saves between the two. The Phillies currently sit in first place atop the NL East at 56-43 overall. Contact/Follow us @RollTideWire on X, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Alabama news, notes and opinion.
