The Phillies have already done some work to bolster their bullpen, signing veteran David Robertson to a contract for the remainder of the season. Robertson is expected to enter the fray in early August after a 15-day minor-league assignment.

MLB insider Jeff Passan predicts that the Philadelphia Phillies will go all in at the trade deadline, yet could miss out on Cleveland Guardians Emmanuel Clase.

We're clear of the All-Star break and the MLB Draft, and that means the next big date on the baseball calendar is the July 31 trade deadline. Speaking of which, each day leading up to the deadline brings us a fresh supply of deadline rumors,

Phillies are yet another potential fit for Eugenio Suarez, with Bohm out and a need for a righty bat. Yanks, Mariners, Cubs, Reds, Astros, Tigers, Brewers all are also fits. @ctrent @francysromeroFR @ByRobertMurray all contributed teams

The Philadelphia Phillies are predicted to trade with the Washington Nationals for All-Star closer Kyle Finnegan at the trade deadline.

MLB trade deadline is a little more than a week away. Teams have until 6 p.m. ET on Thursday, July 31, to make their most impactful additions to prior to the stretch run and postseason. The old August and September waiver trade system is no more.

Before even swinging a deal, the Phillies have reportedly upgraded their bullpen with a one-year commitment to 40-year-old righty David Robertson, the veteran relief pitcher set to begin his third stint with the Phillies.