The Philadelphia Phillies have recalled 40-year-old reliever David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley, three weeks after he signed a free-agent deal with the NL East leaders.

The Philadelphia Phillies have called up relief pitcher David Robertson from Triple-A Lehigh Valley after signing him in July, according to the Associated Press, and optioned Alan Rangel back to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

According to an announcement from the team, Philadelphia has recalled veteran relief pitcher David Robertson from Triple-A after signing him last month in the middle of the season to a prorated $16 million contract. In a corresponding move to create a spot for Robertson, right-hander Alan Rangel was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley.