"It is challenging with him coming off surgery, so he is going to take some time and look to sign after he throws off the mound when his rehab allows. Evan has been a big part of our past success and we will continue the conversation about bringing him back. We respect that he is taking this time to decide what is best for him and his family."
"Phillips joined the Dodgers organization in August 2021, when he was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays. He went on to become one of their top relief pitchers but had run into recent injury trouble. A right shoulder issue prevented Phillips from pitching in the 2024 World Series. Further examination during the offseason revealed Phillips had sustained a minor tear in the back of the rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder."
The Dodgers non-tendered right-hander Evan Phillips at the arbitration deadline, making him a free agent while he recovers from Tommy John surgery sustained in June. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman said there were multiple discussions with Phillips and his agent and that Phillips will consider signing after he resumes throwing off the mound during rehab. Phillips was claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in August 2021 and became a key relief pitcher but faced recent injuries, including a rotator cuff tear and forearm discomfort that led to season-ending surgery. Phillips has begun flat-ground catch work.
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