The Los Angeles Dodgers chose to not tender a contract to right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips last week, making him a free agent.
The right-handed reliever underwent Tommy John surgery in June, and is expected to miss a majority (or all) of the 2026 season.
Despite non-tendering him, the Dodgers remain interested in bringing him back. However, they won’t be alone in their pursuit.
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According to The Athletic, the Chicago Cubs are another team who could show interest in Phillips in free agency.