The Philadelphia Phillies' bullpen looks a lot different today than it did at this time last week. With the addition of top-tier closer Jhoan Duran, the relief corps immediately took on a new identity after the trade deadline.
The Phillies are also expecting some more bullpen reinforcements to join the team soon. However, at least one of their anticipated relief options, David Robertson, won't make it to the majors when we first thought.
David Robertson won't join Phillies' bullpen when first eligible on Tuesday
After signing the 40-year-old free agent on July 21, the Phillies optioned Robertson to Triple-A Lehigh Valley to build up his arm and get up to game speed.