The Philadelphia Phillies traded in veteran reliever David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs to close out the trade deadline. This is Robertson's second stint with Philadelphia, as he pitched there back in 2019.Jeff Passan@JeffPassanThe Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-hander David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN.93951397The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired right-hander David Robertson from the Chicago Cubs, sources tell ESPN.This is a huge pickup for the Philadelphia Phillies as they are currently staying afloat in the National League Wild Card race. They are currently in third place in the NL East, 10 games behind the first-placed New York Mets.TJDelli@TimDelligatti@JeffPassan All that to finish third in the division @JeffPassan All that to finish third in the division 😂They do hold a Wild Card spot as of now, although not by much. The St. Louis Cardinals are behind them by just one game, and their position can change anytime.NBA Slime@TerryFranconia@JeffPassan Should have signed him in the off-season but I’ll take it now David owes the Phillies big time27@JeffPassan Should have signed him in the off-season but I’ll take it now David owes the Phillies big timeThe Phillies are notorious for having a poor bullpen that is known for blowing leads late in the game. They are yet to find their 'it' guy that can be trusted in the final innings. David Robertson was supposed to be this guy back in 2019 for them, but he was out most of the time due to injury.I hate the flyers@dinkymurphy5418@_IPlayToWin_ @JeffPassan @Phillies Yeah we had em in 2019.... he was injured most of the time@_IPlayToWin_ @JeffPassan @Phillies Yeah we had em in 2019.... he was injured most of the timeplasticono@plasticono215@zachzeaman @JeffPassan If history doesn’t repeat it self122@zachzeaman @JeffPassan If history doesn’t repeat it selfHowever, David Robertson now appears to be completely different compared to his last stint in Philadelphia. In 36 games played with Chicago, Robertson has just a 2.23 ERA and 51 strikeouts in just 40 innings pitched. He also made 14 saves with the Cubs, which is very impressive considering how Chicago has fared this season.𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚@CubsWRLD@MVP0RTIS @JeffPassan He’s having a rlly good year@MVP0RTIS @JeffPassan He’s having a rlly good yearAlthough the 37-year-old might be entering the twilight years of his career, he still has some elite performances left in him.Broke Artist@broke_4_life@JeffPassan Hahahhaha I really am pumped I love this guy and can’t wait to see him inCPB@JeffPassan Hahahhaha I really am pumped I love this guy and can’t wait to see him inCPBGuillermo Heredia’s Sword ⚔️@acunamatata69@JeffPassan That’s a big get for them.141@JeffPassan That’s a big get for them.The Phillies will greatly benefit from this pickup if his second stint proves to be better than the first. What next for the Philadelphia Phillies?Philadelphia Phillies v Miami MarlinsThe National League East looks almost out of reach for the Philadelphia Phillies. The Phillies had high hopes entering this season, especially after the signings of Kyle Schwarber and Nick Castellanos. However, with their big stars underperforming, they were left in the dust.The Phillies have started to heat up of late, however. This is all the more impressive when you consider that Bryce Harper has been sidelined with injury. He will be a huge addition to the squad when fit and could propel them into the postseason.