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Dodgers Bring Back Evan Phillips on a $6.5M Deal as He Rehabs From Tommy John Surgery

On Wednesday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported the Los Angeles Dodgers signed right-handed reliever Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract for 2026 to bolster bullpen depth.
Recovering from Tommy John surgery, Phillips was non-tendered in November and will start the season on the 60-day injured list.
Phillips posted a 2.22 ERA in 201 regular-season appearances with 45 saves and seven scoreless appearances before injury.
To clear a roster spot, catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster for Phillips after being claimed and DFA'd last week.
Given his postseason experience, the brief free-agency period was of little consequence as he could serve in a late-season or October high-leverage role if he returns to peak form, bringing experience from the two most recent World Series championship teams.

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Dodgers re-sign reliever Evan Phillips, expect his return in July

A key piece of the Dodgers’ recent bullpens is returning to the team after all. Right-hander Evan Phillips has agreed to a one-year contract that will pay him $6.5 million in 2026. Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery at the start of last June and is not expected back until midseason. He will start the season on the 60-day injured list (freeing up a roster spot for another player). In order to clear a spot for Phillips at this time, however, th…

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