OCTOBER 25 • THESTATE.COM
EVAN PHILLIPS #59 - PITCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
5-1 W-L •
1.19 WHIP •
3.62 ERA
5-1 W-L
1.19 WHIP
3.62 ERA
Dodgers Keep Relief Pitcher Evan Phillips Off World Series Roster With Arm Fatigue The veteran has never given up an earned run in the playoffs.
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Off roster due to arm fatigue Phillips (arm) is not on the Dodgers' World Series roster, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Phillips revealed Thursday that he dealt with arm fatigue during his NLCS Game 6 appearance. While he said at the time he expected to be on the World Series roster, the Dodgers ultimately opted to leave him off. Phillips had made five scoreless appearances this postseason.
OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
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Secures 18th save Phillips pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Phillips was sharp in August, allowing two runs (one earned) over 12.1 innings while posting a 20:1 K:BB across 14 appearances. He picked up three saves, four holds, one blown save and one win, as the Dodgers have stuck with a committee approach to closing duties after Phillips' rough July. Overall, he has a 3.22 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB with 18 saves in 21 chances and six holds over 44.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Secures 18th save Phillips pitched a perfect inning to earn the save in Saturday's 8-6 win over the Diamondbacks.
Impact Phillips was sharp in August, allowing two runs (one earned) over 12.1 innings while posting a 20:1 K:BB across 14 appearances. He picked up three saves, four holds, one blown save and one win, as the Dodgers have stuck with a committee approach to closing duties after Phillips' rough July. Overall, he has a 3.22 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 55:12 K:BB with 18 saves in 21 chances and six holds over 44.2 innings this season.
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Ohtani, Betts and Freeman open with consecutive HRs, and Dodgers beat Diamondbacks 8-6
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Fans two for 17th save Phillips picked up the save over Baltimore on Thursday, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning.
Impact Phillips hit Cedric Mullins with a pitch to start off the ninth after the former entered the contest with a three-run lead. However, the right-hander was able to retire the next three batters in succession -- two by way of strikeout to secure his 17th save of the campaign. Phillips had blown three of his last five save opportunities coming in but he now carries a pristine 0.79 ERA in August to go along with a highly-impressive 20:1 K:BB. He's also recorded multiple strikeouts in three straight appearances.
AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save Saturday Phillips blew a save opportunity against Tampa Bay on Saturday, allowing one run one hit while striking out three batters over one inning.
Impact Phillips entered in the ninth inning with the Dodgers up by one run and served up a game-tying solo shot to the first batter he faced (Junior Caminero). Though Phillips bounced back to strike out the next three hitters, it was nonetheless a missed opportunity for the All-Star reliever as he seeks to reestablish himself as the Dodgers' primary closer. The right-hander lost his ninth-inning role after a rough stretch from late June to late July during which he posted an 11.42 ERA and blew two saves over 11 appearances spanning 8.2 innings. Phillips has rebounded in August, as he entered Saturday with 8.1 scoreless frames and a 13:1 K:BB through 10 outings, and he notched his first save in nearly a month Aug. 19 versus Seattle. It's unclear how much Saturday's blown save will impact his opportunities for saves moving forward, but it's likely that Los Angeles will continue to distribute such chances to a variety of relievers, including Michael Kopech and Daniel Hudson in addition to Phillips.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save Saturday Phillips blew a save opportunity against Tampa Bay on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit while striking out three batters over one inning.
Impact Phillips entered in the ninth inning with the Dodgers up by one run and served up a game-tying solo shot to the first batter he faced (Junior Caminero). Though Phillips bounced back to strike out the next three hitters, it was nonetheless a missed opportunity for the All-Star reliever as he seeks to reestablish himself as the Dodgers' primary closer. The right-hander lost his ninth-inning role after a rough stretch from late June to late July during which he posted an 11.42 ERA and blew two saves over 11 appearances spanning 8.2 innings. Phillips has rebounded in August, as he entered Saturday with 8.1 scoreless frames and a 13:1 K:BB through 10 outings, and he notched his first save in nearly a month Aug. 19 versus Seattle. It's unclear how much Saturday's blown save will impact his opportunities for saves moving forward, but it's likely that Los Angeles will continue to distribute such chances to a variety of relievers, including Michael Kopech and Daniel Hudson in addition to Phillips.
AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE
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Grabs save Monday Phillips struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Monday's 3-0 win over the Mariners.
Impact It was far from a nervy outing, as Phillips threw nine of 13 pitches for strikes to earn his first save since July 23. All three of Phillips, Daniel Hudson and Michael Kopech had pitched Sunday, so it's noteworthy Phillips got the save chance here against the top of the Mariners' order. For the season, he has 16 saves in 18 opportunities along with a 3.40 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 47:12 K:BB through 39.2 innings. The Dodgers' have a bevy of high-leverage options, so don't expect Phillips to be a full-time closer even if he gets more looks going forward than he did over the last month.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
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Teoscar Hernández delivers game-winning hit in 10th as Dodgers sweep Pirates
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Kiké Hernandez's 2-run double, Cavan Biggio's RBI single lead Dodgers past Athletics 3-2
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JULY 28 • MLB.COM
Pitches final out for save Phillips earned a one-out save in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Giants after walking a batter.
Impact Phillips relieved Alex Vesia with two outs and two men on to face Jorge Soler with the Dodgers up 5-2. He would go on to walk Soler on four pitches before eventually getting Lamonte Wade to ground out to end the game. Phillips picked up his first save since July 5, though he still looked shaky on the mound and now has three walks while only picking up two outs over his last two appearances. He's now up to 15 saves on the year to accompany a 3.73 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 34:11 K:BB in 31.1 innings.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Could be used earlier in games Manager Dave Roberts stated Monday that the club could begin deploying Phillips any time from the seventh inning on, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Roberts didn't explicitly say that Phillips is no longer the closer, but his struggles over the last three weeks or so can't be ignored, especially with Daniel Hudson proving that he's capable of getting the job done. The Dodgers will likely choose Phillips' spots carefully in an effort to build his confidence back up. The right-hander has now allowed at least one run in four of his last five appearances.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Could be used earlier in games Manager Dave Roberts stated Monday that the club could deploy Phillips from the seventh inning on, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Roberts didn't explicitly say that Phillips is no longer the closer, but his struggles over the last three weeks or so can't be ignored, especially with Daniel Hudson proving that he's capable of getting the job done. The Dodgers will likely choose Phillips' spots carefully going forward in an effort to build his confidence back up. The right-hander has now allowed at least one run in four of his last five appearances.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Collapses again in ninth inning Phillips' hold on the closer role is in jeopardy after Sunday's latest blunder against the Red Sox, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. He allowed three runs on three...
Impact Phillips was brought in to begin the ninth inning with the Dodgers leading 9-3 and allowed a single and two doubles to the first three hitters he faced. He was able to get Tyler O'Neill out on strikes before issuing back-to-back walks and getting the hook. Phillips has had a very rough stretch since the end of June, allowing nine runs on 12 hits and three walks while recording eight strikeouts over his last 7.1 innings. Prior to that, the right-hander had a 1.52 ERA, 0.97 WHIP in 23.2 innings. Manager Dave Roberts commented after Saturday's win that he was still a "long ways" from removing Phillips from the closing role and that he would give him "as much runway as he wants" to regain his previous form. His view on Phillips may have changed after Sunday's outing. Daniel Hudson picked up two saves over the weekend, and the Dodgers could also acquire another high-leverage bullpen arm at the trade deadline to address their closer situation.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Collapses again in ninth inning Phillips' hold on the closer role is in jeopardy after Sunday's latest blunder against the Red Sox, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports. He allowed three runs on three...
Impact Phillips was brought in to begin the ninth with the Dodgers leading 9-3 and quickly saw that lead shrink to 9-5 after allowing a single and two doubles to the first three hitters he faced. He was able to get Tyler O'Neill out on strikes before issuing back-to-back walks, which abruptly ended his night after manager Dave Roberts called in Daniel Hudson to try and finish the game with bases loaded. Phillips has been on a very rough stretch since the end of June, allowing nine runs on 12 hits and three walks while recording eight strikeouts over his last 7.1 innings. Prior to that, the right-hander had a 1.52 ERA, 0.97 WHIP in 23.2 innings through June 29. Roberts had commented after Saturday's win that he was still a "long ways" from removing Phillips from the closing role and that he would give Phillips "as much runway as he wants" to regain his previous form. It's very likely his view on Phillips has changed after Sunday's outing, especially with Hudson executing two saves over the weekend. Nothing official has been said, but it's also entirely possible the Dodgers are in the market for another high-leverage bullpen arm at the trade deadline to address their closer situation.
JULY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Cedes save opportunity Friday Phillips wasn't used in the ninth inning with the Dodgers holding a 4-1 lead over Boston on Friday, and Daniel Hudson instead closed out the contest to earn a save.
Impact Phillips entered Friday having blown each of his past two save opportunities and holding a 7.50 ERA over his past six appearances dating back to June 30. He's been seeing more work outside the ninth inning over the past month, though those instances have largely been in very high-leverage situations in which Phillips has faced the opponent's top hitters. It's important to note, however, that the right-hander has struggled against lefties this season -- they've posted a .961 OPS against him, and all four of the homers Phillips has given up have come against left-handed hitters. That likely explains Phillips' absence in the ninth Friday, as all three of Boston's batters in the frame were lefties. Phillips should still be considered the top closing option for Los Angeles, but it's becoming increasingly clear that other relievers will also get save chances for the team depending on the situation.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
Cedes save opportunity Friday Phillips wasn't used in the ninth inning with the Dodgers holding a 4-1 lead over Boston on Friday, and Daniel Hudson instead closed out the contest to earn a save.
Impact Phillips entered Friday having squandered his last two save opportunities and holding a 7.50 ERA over his past six appearances dating back to June 30. He's been seeing more work outside the ninth inning over the past month, though those instances have largely been in high-leverage situations in which Phillips faced the opponent's top hitters. It's important to note, however, that the right-hander has struggled against lefties this season -- they've posted a .961 OPS against him, and all four of the homers Phillips has given up have come against left-handed hitters. That likely explains Phillips' absence in the ninth Friday, as all three of Boston's batters in the frame were lefties. Phillips should still be considered the top closing option for Los Angeles, but it's becoming increasingly clear that other relievers will also get save chances for the team depending on the situation.
JULY 20 • ROTOWIRE
