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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Confident in Evan Phillips Closing Postseason Games

Evan Phillips has been a breakout star since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2021 after being waived by the Tampa Bay Rays.

In 126 games over the last two-plus seasons, Phillips has pitched 128 innings with a 1.90 ERA and an even more impressive .813 WHIP. Phillips went from being a waiver player to one of the top bullpen pieces in all of baseball with this year becoming the Dodgers closing pitcher.

In 2023, Phillips has 22 saves to only 2 blown saves and has a 2.47 ERA in 54.2 innings pitched.