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Dodgers Put Re-Signed Reliever Evan Phillips on 60-Day IL After $6.5 Million Deal

The transaction frees a 40-man roster spot during his Tommy John recovery with a midseason return projected.

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May 2, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) throws a pitch against the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 13: Evan Phillips #59 of the Los Angeles Dodgers participates in a pitchers fielding drill during spring training workouts at Camelback Ranch on February 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) comes off the field during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Los Angeles re-signed Evan Phillips on a one-year, $6.5 million contract on Feb. 11 after non-tendering him in November.
  • The Dodgers placed Phillips on the 60-day injured list the next day as he continues rehab from 2025 Tommy John surgery.
  • Catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot when the deal was finalized.
  • Phillips, 31, is expected to be available around July after appearing in just seven games last season before surgery.
  • Since joining L.A. in 2021, Phillips has posted a 2.22 ERA with 45 saves, and the club views him as a midseason bullpen boost alongside new closer Edwin Díaz.