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New York Yankees: David Robertson signs with Philadelphia Phillies (Report)

Longtime New York Yankees reliever David Robertson has agreed to a two-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand broke the news on Twitter.

Per Feinsand, Robertson’s deal is worth $23 million and also includes a $12 million option for a third year.

BREAKING: David Robertson has agreed to a two-year deal with the Phillies that guarantees him at least $23 million. He’ll earn $10M in 2019, $11M in 2020, with a $12M club option ($2M buyout) for 2021. He’s passed a physical and the deal is complete.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) January 3, 2019

Bob Nightengale of USA Today added since Robertson served as his own agent this offseason, he has already taken a physical and the deal is official.