Phillies reportedly signing reliever David Robertson
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With David Robertson’s return to the Philadelphia Phillies, questions about his arm have surfaced, but Dave Dombrowski shared a key detail that could ease fans’ concerns.
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Phillies Rumors: Ken Rosenthal says Phils have best shot to land elite A's fireballerThe July 31 trade deadline is almost here, and the Philadelphia Phillies are in the thick of trade rumors ... The team has already signed 40-year-old right-hander David Robertson for the rest of the season, who will report to Triple-A for a ramp-up ...
The Philadelphia Phillies have been tabbed as the top trade destination for a fireball closer who could suddenly be on the move.
Bryce Harper, Kyle Schwarber and Trea Turner have been productive at the top of the order. J.T. Realmuto has been solid lately in the middle-to-bottom of the order, but the rest of the offense has lacked consistency - and in some ways has been consistently poor.
The Philadelphia Phillies won the free agent race for a pitcher wanted by the New York Mets, the New York Yankees and more. The 40-year old reliever David Robertson has signed with the Phillies. MLB insider Jon Heyman reports he'll be paid $6.22 million the rest of the season ($16 million prorated).