"Phillips was non-tendered earlier in the offseason to make him a free agent, but re-signed with the Dodgers this week on a one-year contract worth $6.5 million. The 60-day IL is only available for use once Spring Training begins and through the postseason, so the move to non-tender Phillips was mostly about making extra space on the 40-man roster during the offseason."
"Phillips made seven appearances in 2025, striking out six batters in 5.2 innings without allowing a run before being shut down. The 31-year-old joined the Dodgers in 2021 via waiver claim from Tampa Bay and starred in the bullpen, going 15-9 with a 2.22 ERA in 201 games. He has posted a microscopic 0.94 WHIP while striking out 221 batters in 195 innings for the Dodgers."
The Los Angeles Dodgers transferred right-hander Evan Phillips to the 60-day injured list to create a 40-man roster spot and finalize the signing of Kiké Hernández. Phillips is recovering from Tommy John surgery performed in late May, with a typical recovery timeline of 12–18 months and a hopeful return in July. Phillips was non-tendered earlier in the offseason, then re-signed on a one-year, $6.5 million contract. He made seven appearances in 2025 before being shut down. Phillips has been a bullpen mainstay since 2021 with a 2.22 ERA and 0.94 WHIP for the Dodgers. Hernández agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million deal for 2026 and is recovering from left elbow surgery, expected to miss the start of the season.
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