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Phillies Sign Former Braves First-Round Pick Amid Bullpen Concerns

The Philadelphia Phillies have a need after the Jose Alvarado suspension, and it's bullpen help.

The immediate connection in recent days has been veteran closer and set-up man David Robertson, who remains available as a free agent.

But the Phillies did make a smaller pitching move on May 20, according to The Athletic's Matt Gelb.

MLB pitcher Lucas Sims takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018.Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images
MLB pitcher Lucas Sims takes the mound for the Atlanta Braves against the Philadelphia Phillies in 2018.Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images

"MLB.com reported the Phillies 'reached out' to 40-year-old David Robertson about a reunion, but 'no serious talks took place,'" Gelb reported on Tuesday.