Robert, 30, made a promising debut with the Philadelphia Phillies during the second game of Wednesday’s doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals, where he struck out one batter in just 0.1 innings of work without allowing any base runners. His performance comes after a successful stint with the IronPigs, where he had three scoreless outings totaling 3.1 innings following his acquisition from the Texas Rangers, in exchange for right-handed pitcher Enrique Segura on April 30.
Before the trade, Robert had a notable season with a 1.54 ERA, achieving two saves and 17 strikeouts in 10 games with Triple-A Round Rock, covering 11.2 innings. His overall minor league career includes 149 games—two as a starter—where he has registered an 11-10 record, 18 saves, and a solid 3.35 ERA over 199 innings, along with 263 strikeouts against 80 walks. Impressively, over the last five minor league seasons starting in 2021, Robert has maintained an average of 11.78 strikeouts per nine innings and a strikeout rate of 30.9% while facing 689 batters.
Robert’s debut and statistics suggest he could be a valuable asset to the Phillies’ bullpen, bringing both experience and a strong strikeout ability to the team. His recent performances signal a positive upward trajectory, and fans may be hopeful that he can contribute significantly as the season progresses.