"The Los Angeles Dodgers' group of free agents expanded to include Evan Phillips after he was non-tendered at the start of the offseason. That made the right-hander a free agent while he navigates the recovery process from having Tommy John surgery last June. There hasn't been much talk of Phillips' next move, but the Boston Red Sox were among the teams linked to him in December."
"Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman suggested earlier this offseason that the team has interest in re-signing him, and longtime friend Tanner Scott hopes that comes to fruition. "I do talk to Evan quite often," Scott said at DodgerFest. "I mean, we'll see where it goes. I like the guy, I hope he comes back.""
"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, and further examination revealed he sustained a minor tear in the back of the rotator cuff in his throwing shoulder."
Evan Phillips was non-tendered by the Los Angeles Dodgers and is a free agent while recovering from Tommy John surgery performed last June. Phillips suffered a right shoulder issue that prevented him from pitching in the 2024 World Series, with a minor tear found in the back of his rotator cuff. He made a delayed 2025 start, appeared in seven games, then returned to the injured list for right forearm discomfort that led to season-ending Tommy John surgery. Phillips is believed to be seeking a one-year contract to rebuild value, with the Dodgers linked and Tanner Scott expressing hope for his return. Tanner Scott struggled in 2025 with injuries and poor results, recording a 4.74 ERA, 10 blown saves, and aims to rebound to his earlier elite form.
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