"Phillips, non-tendered by the Dodgers, is delaying signing a new contract until January-ish (when he starts throwing off the mound) or even July-ish (when he is expected to return to game action). He is seeking a one-year contract so that he can re-establish himself as healthy and effective and take a bigger swing in free agency next offseason."
"The Dodgers would be the best fit for Phillips in this scenario, as he already has familiarity with the training and coaching staffs to help him hit the ground running once he is back in action. Being a setup man behind Edwin Díaz could be a negative, as closers typically have more room to negotiate for higher salaries. But it also has the benefit of allowing Phillips to re-establish himself with less-stressful outings."
"Over parts of five seasons with the Dodgers, Phillips went 15-9 with 45 saves, a 2.22 ERA, 2.77 FIP and 0.94 WHIP in 201 games."
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen struggled after Evan Phillips missed most of the season. The Dodgers added Edwin Díaz in the offseason while still seeking additional bullpen cohesion. Phillips was non-tendered but remains a candidate to rejoin the club. Phillips plans to delay signing until January (when he begins mound throws) or July (expected game return) and seeks a one-year contract to re-establish health and effectiveness before pursuing a larger free-agent market in 2026. Familiarity with Dodgers coaches could accelerate his return. A setup role behind Díaz could reduce stress on outings but might limit near-term salary. The Boston Red Sox have also shown interest.
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