"The Dodgers claimed Phillips off waivers in 2021 from the Tampa Bay Rays, and he instantly settled in with the Dodgers. He made seven appearances for the Dodgers that season, posting a 3.48 ERA. Phillips took on a bigger role with the Dodgers the following season and established himself as a key member of the bullpen, maintaining a 1.14 ERA through 64 appearances. He posted the lowest WHIP of his career that season, finishing 2022 with a mark of 0.762."
""We had a number of back and forth discussions with Evan and his agent," Friedman said. " 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.""
Evan Phillips was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers and entered free agency as he recovers from Tommy John surgery. The Dodgers claimed Phillips off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays in 2021; he posted a 3.48 ERA in seven appearances that season. Phillips emerged in 2022 with a 1.14 ERA and a 0.762 WHIP, then served as the closer across the next two seasons, converting 42 of 47 save opportunities with an ERA under 3.00 in 123 appearances. Phillips suffered injuries in 2025, returned briefly, then underwent Tommy John surgery in May and missed the remainder of the season. With an arbitration projection near $6.1 million and a likely lengthy 2026 recovery, the Dodgers declined to tender him but indicated ongoing interest and conversations about a possible return during his rehab.
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