Phillies add Robertson on 2-year deal

The Phillies and right-hander David Robertson agreed to a two-year, $23 million contract on Thursday, with a $12 million club option ($2 million buyout) for 2021, MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand first reported. The deal likely takes the Phils off the market for remaining free-agent closers Craig Kimbrel and Zach Britton. It also could take them out of the running for starting pitching, believing a stronger bullpen makes up for any concerns about the rotation.