For right-handed Philadelphia Phillies reliever David Robertson, he is doing everything he can to get back on the field to compete and help his team to their first postseason appearance since 2011.
Currently on the 60-day disabled list and not among the 53 players the Phillies invited on Sunday to their summer cam, which starts later this week, Robertson is still rehabbing from his full Tommy John elbow reconstruction surgery last August — which repaired his torn UCL and flexor tendon.
The 35-year-old, 12-year veteran — who previously played under manager Joe Girardi on the New York Yankees, as well as part of the 2009 World Series championship team that defeated the Charlie Manuel-led Phillies — joined WFAN Sunday evening and said that he is “very close” to being back throwing off the mound.