Dodgers free agent Evan Phillips had been one of the stalwarts within the bullpen for Los Angeles over the last handful of seasons.
Operating in virtually any role the team asked of him, he quickly developed into an indispensable member of the team. Unfortunately, Phillips suffered an arm injury which prevented him from participating in the 2024 World Series versus the New York Yankees.
With rest and treatment, he came back in 2025 hoping to regain the form he once demonstrated. After only seven appearances, he was put on the shelf again in May — and it was determined that Tommy John surgery was needed to fix his elbow.