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Evan Phillips touches 99 mph in earning first save

Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

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Evan Phillips recorded his first save since May 2, 2025 with a perfect ninth Monday against the Reds.

In a bit of a surprise, Tanner Scott went unused tonight, though he wasn’t really needed in a three-run game against Cincinnati. Phillips has pitched seven scoreless innings and struck out 10 over his last eight appearances. He struggled some initially in his return from Tommy John surgery, but in his current form, he should be a key reliever for the Dodgers in October. He averaged 98.5 mph with his fastball tonight, which is up about two mph from his best seasons in 2022 and ’23.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

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Evan Phillips recorded the final out of the ninth inning against the Braves to pick up a save in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday.

Phillips was called upon to record the final out of the ninth inning with Los Angeles leading by a pair of runs after Tanner Scott served up a two-run homer to Ozzie Albies before managing to record a pair of outs. He issued a walk to Mauricio Dubón before coaxing a game-ending ground out from Austin Riley.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Brought in with a 4-0 lead, Evan Phillips gave up a homer to Elly De La Cruz before finishing off the Reds in the ninth Monday.

De La Cruz tapped a ball 457 feet, but Phillips otherwise got a strikeout and two soft groundouts. He still might have a save or two in him during these final two weeks.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Dodgers activated RHP Evan Phillips from the 60-day injured list.

Phillips blossomed into one of the most effective high-leverage relievers in baseball after being acquired by Los Angeles back in 2021. The 31-year-old has finally made it back after undergoing Tommy John surgery last June. He figures to operate in low-leverage spots initially, but should factor into the Dodgers late-inning mix down the home stretch.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Evan Phillips will come off the 60-day injured list prior to Monday’s game against the Rockies.

It was originally reported that Phillips would be with the Dodgers on Sunday, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts clarified that will now take place Monday. The right-hander will be a bridge for the Los Angeles bullpen in the mid-to-late innings.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Evan Phillips (elbow) will come off the 60-day injured list before Sunday’s game against the Padres.

Phillips has missed all of 2026 while recovering from Tommy John surgery. The 31-year-old will likely be eased into work after missing the first three months of the campaign, but should be a high-leverage option in the second half of 2026. Just keep in mind that save chances won’t be guaranteed.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Evan Phillips (elbow) threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Thursday.

Phillips allowed one hit and one walk, but also struck out a batter and didn’t let any runs cross the plate. In 5 2/3 innings at Triple-A this season, he has allowed on runs on five hits with a 5/4 K/BB ratio. Obviously, command is going to be the last thing to return after Tommy John surgery, but Phillips looks close to returning to the Dodgers’ bullpen.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Evan Phillips (elbow) threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday.

The 31-year-old allowed one hit, one walk, and hit a batter while striking out one. It wasn’t a flawless outing, but Phillips has now thrown 2 2/3 scoreless innings at Triple-A while walking three, striking out three, and allowing two hits. He will need a couple more appearances as he continues to shake the rust off in his return from Tommy John surgery.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Evan Phillips (elbow) progressed to facing hitters in a live batting practice session on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium.

Phillips progressed to facing hitters for the third time since last year’s Tommy John surgery. He got in a pair of appearances earlier this month at extended spring training out in Arizona. The 31-year-old former closer figures to be ready to rejoin Los Angeles’ high-leverage mix at some point around midseason.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Dodgers placed RHP Evan Phillips on the 60-day injured list.

The 31-year-old right-hander continues to progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, but he’s expected to be out until at least July, which means that this move was inevitable. He should be able to provide an already stacked Dodgers’ bullpen with a boost for the second half of the 2026 season.
Evan Phillips

LAD Relief Pitcher #59

Dodgers re-signed RHP Evan Phillips to a one-year, $6.5 million contract.

Phillips was non-tendered in November but returns at the precipice of Spring Training. He pitched in just seven games for the Dodgers last year, with a 0.00 ERA and six strikeouts in 5.2 innings pitched. The contract says Phillips should have a shot at a roster spot when healthy, but he’s recovering from Tommy John surgery and is expected to be out until July. The Dodgers now have Edwin Diaz on hand, so despite how well Phillips has pitched, he has no closer appeal without a Diaz injury even once healthy.

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Michael King

SD Starting Pitcher #34
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Padres manager Craig Stammen told reporters Michael King will be available in relief during Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers on Wednesday.

There’s no tomorrow if San Diego doesn’t win tonight. It’ll be another all-hands situation for the Padres after King went two innings to pick up a save in a must-win Game 3 to extend the best-of-five series while Mason Miller was away on paternity leave. The 31-year-old probably won’t be asked to get more than a handful of outs, but he could be a break-glass option if the Padres get in trouble in the middle innings.
- George Bissell

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Mason Miller

SD Relief Pitcher #22
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Padres activated RHP Mason Miller from the paternity list.

Miller is available for a must-win Game 4 showdown in San Diego after missing Game 3 to be with his family for the birth of their first child. The hard-throwing 28-year-old’s return is even more critical with fellow high-leverage specialist Adrian Morejon a virtual gametime decision due to a shoulder issue.
- George Bissell

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Wandy Peralta

SD Relief Pitcher #58
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Wandy Peralta has been removed from the Padres’ roster for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Brewers on Wednesday.

Peralta’s stint on San Diego’s playoff roster lasted roughly 24 hours while All-Star closer Mason Miller was away from the club on paternity leave.
- George Bissell

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Miguel Rojas

LAD 2nd Baseman #72
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Miguel Rojas (back) is out of the lineup for Game 4 of the NLDS against the Braves on Wednesday.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters that Rojas isn’t feeling great and won’t be available off the bench after leaving Game 3 with lower back pain. However, they’re not considering removing him from their playoff roster since that would require him to miss the NLCS against the Brewers or Padres as well. It’ll be Enrique Hernández taking over at second base in his absence.
- George Bissell

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Shohei Ohtani

LAD Designated Hitter #17
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Shohei Ohtani is hitting cleanup against the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday.

Ohtani has gone 2-for-10 during the first three games of the best-of-five showdown against Atlanta and simply hasn’t looked like his usual self since returning from a late-season stint on the injured list to address lingering knee and back issues. There don’t appear to be any plans for the Dodgers to consider giving him any time off this postseason, despite his ongoing struggles at the dish.
- George Bissell

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Michael Harris II

ATL Center Fielder #23
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Michael Harris II will lead off and play center field on Wednesday against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS.

Either Drake Baldwin or Ronald Acuna Jr. has led off every postseason game so far, and Harris II has only led off 15 games all season for the Braves. Yet, the 25-year-old has been arguably the team’s best hitter in the playoffs, going 9-for-24 in six games with three extra-base hits, including a home run, four runs scored and four RBI. The Braves will hope he can provide a spark and stave off elimination. Baldwin will move down to fifth for Game 4.
- Eric Samulski

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Enrique Hernández

LAD 3rd Baseman #8
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Enrique Hernández will start at second base and bat eighth against the Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS.

Hernández hit a massive home run against Chris Sale in Game 3 and will be rewarded with another start. Tommy Edman will head to the bench for the second straight game.
- Eric Samulski

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Ronald Acuña Jr.

ATL Right Fielder #13
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Ronald Acuña Jr. is starting in right field and batting second in Game 4 of the NLDS against the Dodgers.

There were some rumblings after Game 3 that Acuña Jr. would have to DH again in Game 4 due to soreness in his right knee. However, he had an MRI after the game, which apparently cleared him to be able to return to the field. With Acuña Jr. in the outfield, Sean Murphy will catch and bat ninth, and Drake Baldwin will DH. Mike Yastrzemski will also re-enter the lineup in left field with Ha-Seong Kim heading back to the bench.

- Eric Samulski

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Robert Gasser

MIL Starting Pitcher #54
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Robert Gasser will start Game 4 of the NLDS against the Braves.

Gasser has not yet pitched this postseason. The left-hander had a 3.87 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and 103/35 K/BB ratio in 190 1/3 innings for the Brewers this season. His last two outings were six and seven innings, respectively, so there is not likely to be a pitch count on him, but the Brewers will also happily go to their bullpen early if they feel it’s the right move.
- Eric Samulski

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Steven Kwan

CLE Left Fielder #38
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Steven Kwan is starting in center field and batting leadoff in Game 3 of the ALDS against the White Sox.

Kwan has gone 1-for-7 so far this series with one walk and one run scored. The Guardians have used Travis Bazzana as a leadoff hitter at times during the season, but Kwan is continuing to make lots of contact, so Cleveland will keep slotting him at the top of the lineup and hope that contact turns to hits on Wednesday. The entire Guardians lineup remains the same as Game 2 on Monday.
- Eric Samulski

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