The Philadelphia Phillies reunited with veteran reliever David Robertson on Sunday, calling him up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley.

The 40-year-old signed a one-year, $16 million pro-rated contract on July 20 and went to Lehigh Valley to get ready for his 2025 MLB debut.

Robertson had been a free agent since the conclusion of the 2024 season. He went 3-4 with a 3.00 ERA and 99 strikeouts in 72 innings over 68 relief appearances for the Texas Rangers last season.

Robertson previously played for the Phillies in 2019, but his season was ended prematurely by Tommy John surgery after seven appearances. He rejoined Philadelphia in 2022, making 22 relief appearances with a 2.70 ERA. In the playoffs, he posted a 1.17 ERA over 7 2/3 innings with a save.

At Lehigh Valley, he appeared in six games an

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