Philadelphia was dealt a significant blow over the weekend when ace reliever José Alvarado was hit with an 80-game performance-enhancing drug suspension. He claims it was a weight less drug, though the reason is irrelevant now.

Robertson, who pitched for the Phillies in 2019 and 2022, had a 3.00 ERA with a 1.11 WHIP and 99 strikeouts in 72 innings last year for the Rangers, showing the right-hander still has good innings lef...

Alvarado can return Aug. 18, but if the Phillies qualify for the postseason, he is ineligible.