Phillies reliever Daniel Robert 'stable and alert' after suffering cardiac event during spring training
Robert, who suffered a similar event last year, was hospitalized after collapsing during a bullpen session.
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert is stable after suffering a cardiac event during spring training on Sunday, the team told multiple reporters. Robert collapsed during a bullpen session at the Phillies’ facility in Clearwater, Florida. Robert, who suffered a similar cardiac event last year, has an implanted cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD).
Per the team, Robert’s ICD was “triggered” during the event. He was tended to by medical personnel and taken to a local hospital, where the ICD data will be reviewed by doctors. RHP Daniel Robert collapsed throwing a bullpen session this morning in Clearwater.
He had an event last year. Team said, “The ICD was triggered as he was coming off the mound but he is stable and alert. He was taken to the local hospital to have the device data reviewed.
” — Todd Zolecki (@ToddZolecki) March 22, 2026 This story will be updated.