Phillies owner John Middleton on MLB trade deadline strategy, Kyle Schwarber's future and Andrew Painter.

The Phillies are signing 40-year-old right-hander David Robertson for a third time, according to reports, adding an ostensible high-leverage arm to a bullpen needing one.

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Philadelphia has a 56-43 record overall and a 31-18 record in home games.

Phillies -209, Red Sox +173; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia Phillies begin a three-game series at home against the Boston Red Sox on Monday.

Past swaps of future Hall-of-Famers Ferguson Jenkins, Ryne Sandberg haunt Phillies followers as top prospects may be dealt to boost title hopes.

The long-time reliever is back after pitching for the Phillies in 2019 and 2022.

Robertson has previously spent time with the Phillies, both in 2019 and in 2022. His first stint lasted just seven appearances, and he had a 5.40 ERA, six strikeouts, and six walks in 6.2 innings.