If the Chicago Cubs are looking for bullpen help ahead of the MLB trade deadline, it may not be a trade that they make to address the need. Will Sammon of The Athletic reports that former Cubs closer David Robertson has been throwing for interested teams recently, with the hope that he could sign before the end of the season.
"Several teams, including the New York Mets and New York Yankees, have at least recently looked into Robertson, league sources said. Multiple teams expect to attend one of his throwing sessions within the next week.