Phillies sign reliever David Robertson to 1-year deal
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Robertson, who had two previous stints with the Phillies in 2019 and 2022, accepted a 15-day assignment to triple A and hopes to play four games before joining the Phillies by Aug. 5.
The Philadelphia Phillies, desperate for bullpen help, are reportedly signing veteran free agent David Robertson, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Suárez’s velocity has, broadly, fallen across his repertoire since May. Manager Rob Thomson and the lefty say they are not concerned.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been tabbed as the top trade destination for a fireball closer who could suddenly be on the move.
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The Phillies took a step towards fortifying a leaky bullpen on Sunday when they reportedly signed 40-year-old reliever David Robertson.