All offseason long, speculation swirled around veteran right-hander David Robertson, who was coming off a stellar 2.65 FIP across 72 appearances in his age 39 season. The Chicago Cubs, among countless other teams, were viewed as potential fits. But as the offseason wore on, Robertson remained unsigned - and that remained the case until this weekend.
Robertson signed with a former team - no, not the Cubs - returning to Philadelphia on a one-year, $16 million deal that will pay him just over $6 million for the remainder of the 2025 campaign. The Phillies, widely viewed as a top National League pennant contender, have been connected to several of the top relievers on the trade market, so seeing them pick up Robertson comes as no surprise.