The signing of reliever David Robertson has been a blessing for the Philadelphia Phillies. Robertson, who didn't have a job coming into the 2025 season, has fit right into the bullpen since getting picked up in late July. Phillies managing partner John Middleton had a lot to do with bringing the veteran back on board for the latter part of the season and their postseason push.
Robertson wasn't an obvious choice after the suspension of José Alvarado and the struggles of Jordan Romano and Joe Ross. But something had to be done, and Middleton saw it as an opportunity rather than desperation to sign a proven free agent with a track record of winning baseball.