Evan Phillips shares big update after facing batters at Dodger Stadium

The Los Angeles Dodgers are again dealing with pitching injuries that have affected the bullpen. Multiple pitchers are on injured lists, including Evan Phillips, who started the year on the 60-day IL after Tommy John surgery. Phillips has been progressing through rehab largely away from public updates, and he took another step by pitching to batters at Dodger Stadium. He threw 23 pitches during his third live batting practice session since May 19 and left encouraged by how his body felt. He emphasized recovery after pitching, maintaining readiness for the next live BP, and refining command. His next steps include facing batters in Arizona on Friday and at Chase Field when the Dodgers play the Diamondbacks.

"Phillips began the year on the 60-day IL amid his ongoing recovery from having Tommy John surgery last season. Evan Phillips progressing in rehab Whereas there had been recent updates on Díaz and Tyler Glasnow, Phillips was largely completing his rehab process in the background. That changed in some regard on Tuesday when he pitched to batters at Dodger Stadium."

"It was Phillips' third time throwing live batting practice since May 19. He threw a total of 23 pitches and came away encouraged by the session. "It was good," Phillips said. "Just happy to be making progress and feeling good for the most part. Threw 23 pitches, felt good from front to back, happy with how my body is feeling. Still a lot to do ahead of me so I'll worry about refining and all that kind of stuff as we go."

""Just happy to be back out there. Definitely took a moment on the rubber to enjoy being back at Dodger Stadium again. It felt good." As Phillips continues to navigate the long road back, he's focused on the recovery after pitching and command. "Just making sure I'm bouncing back well, so really taking care of my body afterwards and doing everything I can to feel good the next day and be prepared for my next live BP or whatever it is," he said."

""And overall, I just want to feel good going down the mound. My body feels like it's in a good spot, the pitches coming out feel like they're in a good spot. "We'll refine everything else as we go." Next for the right-hander is facing batters in Arizona on Friday and again at Chase Field when the Dodgers begin their series against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday."

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