Top 20 Phillies trade deadline acquisition draft

With the trade deadline rapidly approaching, the Phillies’ needs in the bullpen and outfield remain.

The addition of David Robertson as a free agent potentially solves part of a need. Dave Dombrowski sought to acquire two bullpen arms by the trade deadline, and given the team is paying him $6 million for the rest of the season (with an additional $6 million+ going to the luxury tax man), it’s unlikely the Phils will now trade for two relief pitchers in the next nine days.

For better or worse, Robertson is the secondary bullpen addition. The 40-year-old right-hander had an outstanding season in Texas a year ago — 3.00 ERA, 99 Ks, 27 BBs in 72 innings — but has not pitched this year. He is…