The Philadelphia Phillies have signed veteran reliever David Robertson to a prorated $16 million deal for the rest of 2025, equating to approximately $6.22 million for the remaining season, pending a physical. This marks his third stint with the team.
The 40-year-old right-hander, who posted a 3.00 ERA with 99 strikeouts in 2024 for the Texas Rangers, brings postseason experience and reliability to a bullpen with a 4.36 ERA, ranked 23rd in MLB.
Robertson previously pitched for the Phillies in 2019, limited by injury, and in 2022, when he excelled with a 1.17 ERA in the postseason. His signing addresses the loss of closer José Alvarado to an 80-game suspension. With a 2.91 career ERA and 47 1/3 postseason innings at 3.04, Robertson adds versatility and high-leverage capability. The move preserves prospect capital, allowing the Phillies, leading the NL East by half a game, to pursue further bullpen help before the July 31 deadline.
