Phillies add bullpen depth, acquire Daniel Robert from Rangers

The Phillies quietly made a move Wednesday that could end up paying dividends down the line, acquiring right-handed reliever Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers in exchange for 20-year-old prospect Enrique Segura.

Robert will report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley, where he’ll slot into a bullpen that could eventually see him rise to the majors.

Phillies acquire RHP Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers for RHP Enrique Segura

The Phillies have acquired RHP Daniel Robert from the Texas Rangers in exchange for RHP Enrique Segura. Robert was optioned to Lehigh Valley (AAA).
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) May 1, 2025

This isn’t a headliner trade, but it’s a savvy one. Robert, 30, was off to a fantastic start with Triple-A Round Rock this season — a 1.54 ERA, 17 strikeouts in 11.2 innings, and two saves before being designated for assignment earlier this week.

Phillies acquire Daniel Robert from Texas Rangers

Daniel Robert (acquired from the Texas Rangers this morning) has had success this season with AAA Round Rock and has put up impressive strikeout numbers.

10 G | 11.2 IP | 11 H | 2 ER | 4 BB | 17 K | 1.54 ERA | 1.28 WHIPpic.twitter.com/08jWMzplUj
— Phillies Tailgate (@PhilsTailgate) May 1, 2025

He’s got a solid minor league track record with a career 3.40 ERA, 260 Ks in 195.2 innings, and an impressive 11.86 K/9 rate over the last five seasons.

He also got a brief taste of big-league action in 2024, tossing 5.2 innings of two-run ball over four appearances. Not flashy, but effective.

The Phillies have had some bullpen concerns in 2025, especially in middle relief. Jordan Romano has been a rollercoaster, and the club’s depth has been tested early.

This is a classic Dombrowski move — no major cost, no major splash, just a solid arm who’s shown strikeout upside and could help if things click.

In return, the Phils gave up Segura, a low-level starting prospect with some intrigue but limited polish. He had a 3.18 ERA over 17 innings at Low-A Clearwater this year but was a ways off from making an impact.

Works for me. The Phillies get a guy with major league experience who misses bats. If Daniel Robert shows anything at Lehigh, don’t be surprised if he’s in red pinstripes later this summer.