"The Dodgers non-tendered former closer Evan Phillips in November, as the right-hander is recovering from Tommy John surgery and was heading into his final season of club control. Phillips' projected $6.1MM salary would've cost the Dodgers more than double due to taxes, and given that he underwent surgery in early June, there's no guarantee he'll be back on a mound this season at all."
"On the surface, Phillips makes for an interesting free agent target for clubs looking at bullpen help both in 2026 and in 2027. It's become increasingly common for pitchers rehabbing from UCL surgeries to sign two-year deals, with the first year ticketed largely for rehab and the second intended to be a full season on the mound. Phillips, however, prefers to sign a straight one-year deal and return to the market next offseason, reports Tim Healey of the Boston Globe."
Phillips was non-tendered by the Dodgers while recovering from Tommy John surgery and facing his final season of club control. His projected $6.1MM salary would have cost Los Angeles more than double after taxes, and the June surgery creates uncertainty about 2026 availability. Phillips prefers a one-year contract and plans not to sign until at least January when cleared to throw, possibly waiting until July when he is game-ready. Multiple teams, including the Red Sox, have shown interest. Phillips is a 31-year-old right-hander with a 2.14 ERA since 2022, elite strikeout and walk rates, 45 saves and 36 holds.
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