A labama baseball alum David Robertson signed a one-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. The 40-year-old was a star pitcher for the Crimson Tide when it won its last SEC regular season title in 2006. He was also named a freshman All-American the year prior.

The Phillies have taken the first step toward upgrading their bullpen, reaching an agreement with free-agent right-hander David Robertson, a source told The Athleti c. The deal is pending a physical.

The Phillies are bringing righty reliever David Robertson back for a third time. He was part of the team that went to the 2022 World Series.