As the trade deadline nears, the Phillies are one of many contenders looking to fortify their bullpen. The club’s relief corps could look different by the end of next week. It will certainly look a little different in the days that follow.
There are paths for internal help. Come the stretch run of the regular season, or at the start of October, some of the organization’s starting pitchers will transition into relievers; five starters aren’t needed in the playoffs. David Robertson, signed earlier this week and assigned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, will join the big-league club when eligible on Aug.