US EditionPhillies Bring Back 40-Year-Old Reliever David Robertson
PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES, AUG 10 – David Robertson returns to Phillies' bullpen for middle relief after completing minor league ramp-up; he has a 2.91 career ERA in 861 major league appearances.
- On Sunday, the Philadelphia Phillies recalled David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, rejoining their active roster after signing three weeks ago.
- Earlier this month, the reliever completed a Triple-A assignment to rebuild arm strength before joining the Phillies, who signed Robertson weeks ago.
- Robertson’s Triple-A stats show six relief outings with four scoreless, topping out at 94 mph on Wednesday and 92.6 mph on Thursday.
- To make room on the roster, the Phillies optioned Alan Rangel to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, with Robertson expected to serve as middle reliever behind Kerkering and Strahm, with Duran closing.
- As the bullpen seeks veteran depth, Robertson, with a 2.91 ERA in 861 games, rejoins the Phillies for his third stint, aiming to bolster postseason chances.
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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.
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