The Good Phight · Jul 20, 2025
Phillies reportedly signing reliever David Robertson (again)
The Phillies have clearly been in need of improvement to their bullpen, and they’re reportedly turning to a familiar name: David Robertson.
Phillies in agreement with free-agent reliever David Robertson, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Story: https://t.co/lq1kKlwvIA
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 20, 2025 Robertson, aka Handsome Dave, is a 16-year-old veteran, who signed with the Phillies as a free agent prior to the 2019 season. But the signing was a disaster as an arm injury limited him to only 6.2 mostly ineffective innings over the two-year deal.