Ideally, Robertson could help the Phillies in the later innings in August and September, then slot in the middle of the 'pen come October.

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed right-hander David Robertson to a one-year contract, bolstering their bullpen in a bid to outlast the New York Mets and win a second straight NL East title

The Philadelphia Phillies took a step toward beefing up the bullpen by adding Dave Robertson, but that should just be the beginning of the overhaul.