David Robertson Progressing Towards Phillies Return After Third Stint Signing

Right-hander David Robertson, recently acquired by the Phillies, pitched an inning for the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs on Tuesday, throwing nine pitches with velocity in the low 90s. He allowed one base hit but threw strikes and is scheduled to pitch again on Friday, though manager Rob Thomson believes it might be too soon for back-to-back appearances. Robertson, who signed with the Phillies on July 20 for his third stint, is building up after sitting out the beginning of the season for family reasons.