EVAN PHILLIPS NEWS

Secures ninth save Phillips struck out one in a perfect inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Angels.

Impact Phillips finished off the bullpen game with his fifth straight scoreless outing. He's allowed just one walk while striking out nine over that six-inning span. Phillips didn't record a save from May 13 to June 18, but he's notched two of them in his last two outings. He's up to nine saves, six holds, a 2.12 ERA, 0.74 WHIP and 36:7 K:BB through 29.2 innings as one the Dodgers' best relievers.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns eighth save Phillips struck out two and didn't allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to pick up the save Tuesday against the Angels.

Impact The 28-year-old retired the side in order on just 11 pitches to secure his first save since May 12 and eighth of the year. Phillips is the Dodgers' best reliever and remains the team's primary option at closer, but his fantasy value is limited since he receives inconsistent opportunities and is regularly brought in before the ninth inning.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' Evan Phillips embraces his first Father's Day: 'I genuinely feel changed' His newborn son, Beau, arrived earlier than expected and reframed the way Phillips looks at late-inning pressure.

JUNE 17, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers News: Longtime MLB Catcher Called Evan Phillips Slider The Best He's Ever Seen High praise for the reliever!

JUNE 16, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Blows save Monday Phillips was charged with a blown save against Minnesota on Monday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk while striking out two batters over one inning.

Impact Phillips got the call with Los Angeles up by a run in the top of the ninth frame, but he walked Carlos Correa with one out before allowing a game-tying double to Byron Buxton. He managed to strike out the next two batters to get out of the inning, but the damage resulted in his first blown save of the campaign. Phillips has converted his other seven opportunities and has a 2.25 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and 21:4 K:BB over 16 innings overall.

MAY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches seventh save Phillips picked up the save in Friday's 4-2 victory over San Diego. He allowed one hit while striking out two over 1.2 scoreless innings. He did not walk a batter.

Impact Phillips has been reliable all season, posting a 1.93 ERA and 0.86 WHIP across 14 innings. The right-hander has also yet to blow a save this year. The 28-year-old isn't elite, but he's a safe bet to get the job done whenever he enters the game.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects save Phillips picked up the save in Tuesday's 6-2 win over the Brewers in 0.1 innings.

Impact Phillips entered with two outs and two on the ninth and needed six pitches to induce a groundout from Tyrone Taylor. Brusdar Graterol failed to finish off the ninth with a four-run lead, leading to Phillips' appearance. Phillips leads the team with six saves; Graterol has two.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Locks down save Phillips struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against the Padres on Sunday.

Impact Phillips needed just nine pitches to quickly finish the 5-2 win in the 10th inning. He's picked up a save in three straight appearances and has converted all five of his opportunities this season. Phillips lowered his ERA to 2.25 with a 16:3 K:BB through 12 frames.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snares fourth save Phillips walked one and struck out three to earn the save in Saturday's 2-1 win over the Padres.

Impact Phillips went six days between appearances, but he didn't have much rust. The right-hander extended his scoreless streak to seven innings, and he has two saves and two holds in that span. He's part of the Dodgers' high-leverage mix, and it's important to note that Brusdar Graterol was deployed in the eighth inning, allowing a run while facing the top of the Padres' order. Phillips owns a 2.45 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB over 11 innings this season while picking up four saves and two holds.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures third save Phillips allowed one hit in a scoreless inning Sunday. He struck out one and earned a save over the Cardinals.

Impact The Dodgers continue to deploy the "closer-by-committee" approach. Sunday was Phillips' first save opportunity since April 6 and he's now converted all three of his chances this season. Brusdar Graterol, who earned a save Saturday, recorded an out in the seventh inning Sunday. Phillips lowered his ERA to 2.70 with a 12:2 K:BB through 12 innings.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deployed in eighth inning again Phillips picked up a hold against St. Louis on Saturday, walking one batter and striking out two in a scoreless inning.

Impact Following seven sterling scoreless innings by starter Clayton Kershaw, Phillips was handed the ball in the eighth with Los Angeles clinging to a 1-0 lead. The right-hander issued a two-out walk and then saw another batter reach on a Chris Taylor error, but he was able to get out of the frame by inducing a Brendan Donovan lineout. In the ninth, manager Dave Roberts turned to Brusdar Graterol, who closed out the contest to pick up a save. Early in the campaign, Phillips looked to be the Dodgers' reliever to roster in fantasy, as he picked up two saves in early April. It now appears that Graterol is the better option, as he's notched two saves over the past week. Los Angeles hasn't committed to either reliever as the full-time closer, so the situation remains fluid.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity leave Phillips was activated Tuesday from the paternity list.

Impact As expected, Phillips will return to the Dodgers' bullpen ahead of Tuesday night's series opener in Pittsburgh after spending a handful of days away from the team to be with his growing family. He should resume commanding a good chunk of the save opportunities for Los Angeles, especially with Brusdar Graterol now off on a paternity leave stint of his own.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining team in PIttsburgh Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Sunday that Phillips (personal) will rejoin the team in Pittsburgh, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Phillips was placed on the paternity list by the Dodgers on Thursday. The right-hander should return to a high-leverage role with a good amount of save chances once he's back with the club.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers Roster News: Mookie Betts Returns From Paternity List While Evan Phillips Heads to It MLB is back!

APRIL 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Placed on paternity list Phillips was placed on the paternity list Thursday.

Impact Phillips will be sidelined for at least Thursday's game against the Cubs but must return by Sunday's series finale. While not the exclusive closer, he has two saves and has worked a high-leverage role for the Dodgers this season. Brusdar Graterol and Alex Vesia are the primary options to serve in the closer role while Phillips is away from the team.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets eighth inning Tuesday Phillips earned a hold with a scoreless eighth inning against the Mets on Tuesday. He allowed one hit and no walks and didn't strike out any batters.

Impact Phillips has gotten two of Los Angeles' three saves this season, with the only other save going to Andre Jackson in a three-inning outing. However, Phillips was brought in to face the bottom of the order with the Dodgers holding a 3-0 lead in the eighth Tuesday. Meanwhile, Brusdar Graterol got the ninth inning, and though the save chance disappeared by the time he took the mound, it appeared he would have pitched even if the team hadn't tacked on two runs in the bottom of the eighth. Phillips is still the most likely Dodger to pick up a save, but Tuesday's decisions were a reminder that the team hasn't committed to a full-time closer and that Graterol is in the mix for opportunities as well.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Evan can't wait: Why Evan Phillips' de facto closer role is burning the Dodgers Evan Phillips knocked down a lot of fires between the sixth and eighth innings last season for the Dodgers, and his new bullpen role is prov...

APRIL 18, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Implodes in non-save situation Phillips was charged with three runs on three hits over an inning of relief in Tuesday's 5-0 loss to the Giants. He recorded all three of his outs via strikeout.

Impact Over the weekend, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports that Phillips will likely see more save chances than the team's other relievers. However, because Phillips hadn't pitched since April 6, the Dodgers chose to get him some work in the eighth inning of Tuesday's game while Los Angeles was facing a 2-0 deficit. Though he struck out three batters swinging in the appearance, Phillips gave up three extra-base hits in between the punchouts, including back-to-back home runs by David Villar and Brandon Crawford. Though Phillips damaged fantasy managers' ratios Tuesday, he should still have some leeway as the team's preferred option in closing situations after he had allowed just two baserunners through his first three innings of the season while converting both of his save chances.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to see bulk of save chances Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Phillips will be given ninth-inning opportunities more often than the team's over relievers, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports...

Impact While Roberts didn't directly name Phillips the team's full-time closer, it certainly appears that the right-hander is in line for something close to that role. Phillips has earned two of Los Angeles' three saves so far, with the other being a three-inning save by Andre Jackson in a rout of Arizona. Brusdar Graterol -- among others -- could still see an occasional save chance, but for fantasy purposes, Phillips is the Dodgers reliever to roster. He's yet to give up a run while allowing only one baserunner through three innings this season.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Evan Phillips Not Quite Throwing His Best Relief Yet The Dodger manager offers his assessment of his ace reliever.

APRIL 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Not available Friday Phillips will not be available Friday against the Diamondbacks, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Phillips earned his second save of the season against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, but the right-hander will get the evening off for Friday's contest. Brusdar Graterol is available after missing Thursday's game with back tightness so he could be tasked with the save chance if necessary.

APRIL 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up second save Phillips earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Thursday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning of work.

Impact Phillips got the call with Los Angeles up by three runs heading into the bottom of the ninth inning, and the right-hander retired the side in order to notch his second save in three days. It's worth noting that Brusdar Graterol was unavailable due to a tight back, per Juan Toribio of MLB.com, but manager Dave Roberts implied that he would have used Graterol in the eighth frame. It would be premature to label Phillips as the Dodgers' full-time closer, but he's earned both of the team's single-inning saves thus far and has has yet to allow a run through three innings this season.

APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs first save of 2023 Phillips retired two of the three batters he faced en route to notching his first save of the season in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.

Impact With one out and runners on first and second in the top of the ninth, Phillips was summoned from the bullpen to put out the fire. Though he hit the first batter he faced to load the bases, Phillips coaxed a run-scoring sacrifice fly off the bat of Mike Moustakas and then induced a groundout by Charlie Blackmon to extinguish the threat. Phillips' save was the Dodgers' second of the season, and the first in a more traditional fashion after long reliever Andre Jackson picked up the team's first save by pitching three innings at the tail end of a 10-1 win over the Diamondbacks last weekend. Phillips looks like he'll be a part of a committee approach to closing situations, with Brusdar Graterol and Alex Vesia also being candidates to scoop up the occasional save chance.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To pitch in most important spots Phillips is expected to be utilized by the Dodgers "in the most important situations" this season, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact That could be in save situations at times but also will often be earlier in games in a "fireman" role. The Dodgers do not plan on having a set closer to begin the season, but Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register has written that Brusdar Graterol and Daniel Hudson (knee) -- once healthy -- have the best shot to emerge at closer if the team eventually lands on one guy. The news hinders Phillips' outlook a bit for fantasy purposes, but it's a bullpen situation that's far from settled.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Evan Phillips is Among the Best in MLB, He Just Doesn't Think About It Dodgers pitcher Evan Phillips established himself as a top reliever in baseball last year, but he’s just going about his business as usual t...

MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM