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The Dodgers reinstated Phillips (elbow) from the 60-day injured list Monday.
As expected, Phillips will be available for Monday's series opener against the Rockies after completing his recovery from his June 2025 Tommy John surgery. While he could eventually work into a high-leverage role, Phillips is expected to be eased into action out of the Los Angeles bullpen. During his rehab assignment, Phillips submitted a 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 10 innings over 12 appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Returning from IL on Monday
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Phillips (elbow) will be reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Monday's series opener against the Rockies, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.
After completing a month-long rehab assignment, Phillips is considered fully recovered from the Tommy John surgery that he underwent last June. Across 12 appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Phillips turned in a 1.80 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB in 10 innings. The 31-year-old right-hander could be eased back into the action with the Dodgers in a low-leverage role, but he could move up the bullpen pecking order quickly if his velocity and command return to their pre-surgery levels.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Starts up rehab assignment
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Phillips (elbow) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday, yielding one hit and one walk over two-thirds of a scoreless frame.
Phillips struck out one batter and averaged 95.7 mph with his four-seamer, which is up 0.3 mph from last season. The righty is working his way back from Tommy John surgery and will likely need a fairly lengthy rehab assignment before rejoining the Dodgers' active roster.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Facing batters
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Phillips (elbow) is facing hitters Tuesday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Phillips had surgery on his elbow in early June 2025. Before the 2026 season began, the reliever was eyeing a return in July or August. Now facing live hitters, he appears on track for a return within that timetable.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Takes another step forward
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Phillips (elbow) threw a bullpen session to a squatting catcher March 17, per MLB.com.
Phillips had previously been throwing only to a standing catcher, so this was a notable step forward in his recovery from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June. The righty reliever is beginning the season on the 60-day injured list and is expected to miss most of the season, though he could be ready for game action sometime in the second half.
Phillips (elbow) threw to a standing catcher "with noticeably more intensity" Tuesday, Courtney Hollmon of MLB.com reports.
It's a small but tangible step for Phillips, who is recovering from the Tommy John surgery he underwent last June. The righty reliever has already been placed on the 60-day injured list, so he still has a long way to go before making it back to pitching in games. If all goes well for Phillips moving forward, he may be able to join the Dodgers' bullpen in July or August.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Likely to miss most of 2026
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Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Sunday that he views Phillips (elbow) as the equivalent of a potential "deadline acquisition" for the 2026 season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.
Phillips recently re-signed with the Dodgers on a one-year, $6.5 million contract after his 2025 campaign was cut short by Tommy John surgery in June. According to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports, Phillips is scheduled to throw off a mound Tuesday for the first time post-surgery, though he won't throw proper bullpen sessions for another month after that. A more definitive target date for the right-hander's 2026 debut won't be clear until he's further along in the rehab process, but Gomes' comments would seem to indicate that the Dodgers are expected to have Phillips make his debut at some point in July or August. Phillips had been one of the Dodgers' top late-inning options from 2022 through 2024, but coming off a major surgery, he'll likely have to prove himself in middle relief before regaining trust in higher-leverage spots.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Placed on 60-day IL
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The Dodgers placed Phillips (elbow) on the 60-day injured list Thursday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
The move frees a spot on the 40-man roster for Enrique Hernandez (elbow). Phillips will be sidelined for at least the first few months of the 2026 campaign after having Tommy John surgery last May.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Re-ups with Dodgers
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The Dodgers re-signed Phillips (elbow) to a one-year, $6.5 million contract Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Phillips was non-tendered earlier this offseason after having Tommy John surgery last May. It seems likely he will miss at least the first half of the season, but the $6.5 million investment suggests the Dodgers expect Phillips to contribute for a significant chunk of 2026. Phillips boasts a 2.22 ERA and 221:52 K:BB over 195 regular-season frames for the Dodgers.
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Evan Phillips: Parts ways with LAD
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The Dodgers did not tender Phillips (elbow) a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
The right-hander made just seven appearances in 2025 before undergoing Tommy John surgery in June, which will sideline him for at least the first half of the 2026 campaign. According to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers are interested in re-signing Phillips at a lower salary.
Phillips (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Phillips has been on the injured list since early May due to inflammation in his elbow. He attempted to play catch following a two-week shutdown but didn't respond well, and the 30-year-old righty will now go under the knife to address the issue. The procedure will put an early end to his 2025 campaign after 5.2 shutout innings, and he's likely to miss the vast majority of 2026 as well.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Moved to 60-day IL
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The Dodgers transferred Phillips (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday.
Phillips was originally supposed to be shut down from throwing for two weeks after landing on the injured list May 7 with elbow inflammation, but it's now been three weeks, and the right-hander still has yet to start a throwing program. With no return timeline in place, the 30-year-old will give up his spot on the 40-man roster for the newly acquired Alexis Diaz. Phillips is now ineligible to return from the IL until July 6.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Yet to begin throwing program
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Phillips (elbow) hasn't started a throwing progression yet, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Phillips was placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort May 7, which was attributed to inflammation in his elbow. The right-hander was initially supposed to be shut down from throwing for two weeks, but he's yet to begin a throwing program. Manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that "it's starting to get a little concerning" that Phillips hasn't begun throwing yet. The relief pitcher appears to be multiple weeks away from returning to action, and he may end up having to be re-evaluated in the near future.
Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Phillips will be shut down from throwing for two weeks after MRI results revealed inflammation in his right elbow, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Phillips landed on the injured list Wednesday due to discomfort in his forearm, and it now seems like he's due for another extended stay on the IL after being sidelined for the first month of the year due to an injured shoulder. A timeline for the 30-year-old's return may emerge once he's cleared to begin throwing.
The Dodgers placed Phillips on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due to right forearm discomfort, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
The right-hander made his season debut in mid-April after missing the first few weeks of the campaign due to a shoulder strain, but he's headed back to the IL after just seven appearances. It's unclear when the forearm issue surfaced for Phillips, but he was pitching well with four hits allowed and a 6:2 K:BB across 5.2 scoreless innings. He'll be eligible to be reinstated May 21 but could require a longer absence given the nature of the injury.
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Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Secures first save Friday
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Phillips picked up the save in Friday's 2-1 win over Atlanta after working around one walk in a scoreless ninth inning. He struck out two.
In a somewhat interesting development, left-handed closer Tanner Scott was called upon to retire the bottom part of Atlanta's lineup, which included two right-handed batters, in the eighth inning for a hold. Phillips then replaced him in the ninth after a rain delay with the daunting task of putting out Austin Riley, Marcell Ozuna and Matt Olson, with Olson drawing a walk to get the possible tying run aboard before Phillips got Sean Murphy to ground out. It was the first save opportunity of the season for Phillips, who is now up to 4.2 scoreless innings with a 6:2 K:BB in six appearances this year.
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