PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — The Phillies have added a talented arm to the bullpen.
The Phils have agreed to a two-year deal with veteran right-hander David Robertson.
#Phillies and RHP David Robertson have agreed to terms on a two-year contract. The deal includes a third-year club option for the 2021 season.Welcome to Philadelphia, @DRob30! pic.twitter.com/bt5iLHsbN2
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies)
January 3, 2019 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 He is 33 and was outstanding in 2018 as a set-up man for the New York Yankees. He appeared in 69 games, going 8-3 with five saves and a 3.23 ERA. Opponents hit just .183 against him last season.
Robertson has a career ERA of 2.88 and 137 saves in 11 years in the big leagues. He has appeared in at least 60 games in nine straight seasons.
This deal includes a third-year club option for the 2021 season.
