Savery started the 2013 season with Lehigh Valley. He was recalled on April 19 and made one appearance before being optioned. He was recalled again by the Phillies on May 6 when Roy Halladay went on the disabled list, but didn't make an appearance before being optioned. He was recalled on May 31 when the struggling Chad Durbin was released. On July 23, Savery was placed on the disabled list with elbow stiffness, and returned as a September call-up on September 3. In 18 games with the Phillies in 2013, Savery went 2–0 with 1 hold and a 3.15 ERA, striking out 14 in 20 innings.