"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."
"Because of that, the Dodgers faced a decision ahead of MLB's non-tender deadline Friday: Keep Phillips on the roster and pay him the $6.1 million or so that MLB Trade Rumors projected he would receive through the arbitration process. Or cut him loose and attempt to re-sign him (likely to a lesser salary) this offseason. The club picked the latter. Now, only time will tell whether Phillips' productive tenure in Los Angeles will continue."
The Dodgers declined to tender a contract to reliever Evan Phillips ahead of the non-tender deadline, making him a free agent while leaving open the possibility of re-signing him. Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery in June and faces a recovery timeline that likely extends into early next year, creating uncertainty about his availability in 2026. MLB Trade Rumors projected his 2026 arbitration salary at roughly $6.1 million, which the Dodgers opted to avoid paying now in hopes of negotiating a lesser deal once his rehab progresses. The team values his past contributions and intends to continue discussions.
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