Phillies reportedly signing reliever David Robertson
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After not finding the contract that he sought in free agency last winter, David Robertson returned home to Rhode Island with unplanned leisure time on his calendar. “I played a lot of tennis,” he said.
The Philadelphia Phillies, desperate for bullpen help, are reportedly signing veteran free agent David Robertson, per The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
Suárez’s velocity has, broadly, fallen across his repertoire since May. Manager Rob Thomson and the lefty say they are not concerned.
The Philadelphia Phillies have been tabbed as the top trade destination for a fireball closer who could suddenly be on the move.
So which closers are most likely to be on the move, and which relievers would be in line to replace them? I'll answer both questions in a bit, but first, let's look at the handful of closer situations (five,