PHILLIP EVANS NEWS

Joins Atlanta Evans signed a minor-league contract with Atlanta on Dec. 21.

Impact Evans last appeared in a big-league game in 2021 as a member of the Pirates, and he's since played for affiliates of the Yankees and Diamondbacks. He's unlikely to make Atlanta's Opening Day roster, but he could stick around with the club as organizational depth.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Source: Pirates clear 40-man roster space by releasing Phillip Evans, Tanner Anderson According to a source, the Pirates on Tuesday released Phillip Evans and Tanner Anderson to clear space on their 40-man roster.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Let go by Pirates Evans was released by the Pirates on Tuesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Evans appeared at all four corner positions in 2021 but didn't look anything like a corner bat, hitting just .206/.312/.299 in 247 plate appearances. The Pirates apparently didn't think he had much value even as a bench piece, so he'll look for other opportunities on the open market, presumably on a minor-league deal.

NOVEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hayes, Tsutsugo rally Pirates to 6-3 win over Tigers

Ke’Bryan Hayes and Yoshi Tsutsugo each hit a two-run single during Pittsburgh’s four-run seventh inning, and the Pirates beat the Detroit Tigers 6-3 to stop their six-game losing s...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to minors Evans was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, Alex Stumpf of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.

Impact Evans' latest stint on the active roster lasted just four days. He's spent most of the season at the big-league level but has failed to impress at the plate, hitting .206/.312/.299 in 76 games. Cody Ponce was recalled to take his place on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Pittsburgh Evans was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis on Thursday.

Impact Evans spent the last several days on the Pirates' taxi squad, but he'll now rejoin the major-league roster after spending nearly a month in the minors. He'll provide additional depth in Pittsburgh's infield while Michael Chavis (elbow) and Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand) are sidelined. Evans has hit .208 with five homers, 22 runs, 16 RBI and a stolen base in 72 big-league games this year.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Call-up imminent Evans has joined the Pirates' taxi squad in Chicago and is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis either Tuesday or Wednesday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazet...

Impact Along with Evans, another utility player in Hoy Park has reported to Chicago ahead of the six-game set in the Windy City with the White Sox and Cubs. Whether Evans or Park is formally added to the roster Tuesday will likely hinge on the statuses of Michael Chavis (elbow) and Ke'Bryan Hayes (hand), who are currently being labeled as day-to-day but may require stints on the injured list. If neither Chavis nor Hayes is deactivated Tuesday, the Pirates would have the ability to activate both Evans and Park to the roster Wednesday without making a corresponding move. All MLB active rosters will expand from 26 to 28 men Wednesday for the final month of the regular season.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Injury updates looming, as Hoy Park, Phillip Evans join Pirates in Chicago Per a source, the Pirates are recalling Phillip Evans and Hoy Park. What does that mean for Michael Chavis and Ke’Bryan Hayes?

AUGUST 31, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Winker's big night powers Reds past Pirates 11-3

Jesse Winker went 3 for 5 with a homer, double and tied a career-high with six RBIs to lift the Cincinnati Reds over the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-3 on Saturday night

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Optioned to Triple-A Evans was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Saturday.

Impact Evans' playing time was sporadic recently, and he had started in just five games since the All-Star break. He went 5-for-24 with a double, two runs, an RBI and four walks during that time, but he should see more consistent at-bats in the minors. Outfielder Anthony Alford's contract was selected by the Pirates as part of the transaction.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Escobar homers, triples as Brewers defeat Pirates 6-2

Eduardo Escobar hit a three-run homer and an RBI triple to back up Eric Lauer’s five shutout innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 6-2 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets nod Monday Evans is batting leadoff against the Brewers on Monday.

Impact Evans, who has started only 14 games since June 18, is slashing .208/.364/.283 with one homer in his last 66 plate appearances. He's hitless with three walks in three career at-bats against Monday starter Eric Lauer. After some early-season success, Evans has struggled to find a role on the rebuilding Pirates. It wouldn't be surprising to see him move on from the organization over the winter.

AUGUST 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Filling reserve role Evans remains on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Evans looked like he might have been a candidate to capture an everyday role in either the corner outfield or first base when he was reinstated from the injured list Friday, but he's started in only one of the Pirates' six games since his return. John Nogowski appears secure as the Pirates' first baseman for now, while Ben Gamel and Gregory Polanco are locked in as the primary starters in the corner outfield. Most of Evans' opportunities will likely come against left-handed pitching for the time being.

JULY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated from injured list Evans (concussion) was reinstated from the 7-day injured list Friday.

Impact Evans suffered a concussion July 5 when he collided with an opponent, but he resumed baseball activities during the All-Star break and will now be available to return to game action. The 28-year-old isn't starting Friday against the Mets but could compete with John Nogowski for playing time at first base going forward.

JULY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets to take on Pirates on the road

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Friday while the Pirates have yet to announce who will take the mound

JULY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resumes activity Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Sunday that Evans (concussion) has "initiated baseball activity" in Pittsburgh, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Evans' ability to resume some activity suggests he's made progress since being diagnosed with a concussion after collision with an opponent Monday. The 28-year-old is expected to gradually ramp up over the All-Star break, and he could be ready to return from the 7-day injured list when the Pirates kick off their second-half schedule Friday against the Mets.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates to take on Mets on the road

The Pirates will start Chase De Jong on Sunday while the Mets have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anderson, Pirates to face Stroman, Mets

The Mets will roll out Marcus Stroman to the mound Saturday and the Pirates will give Tyler Anderson the start

JULY 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pittsburgh Pirates to visit the New York Mets

The Mets will start Marcus Stroman on Friday while the Pirates have yet to decide who will get the start

JULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker scheduled to start for New York against Pittsburgh

The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Thursday while the Mets are expected to counter with Taijuan Walker

JULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Smyly expected to start for the Braves against Pirates

The Pirates will roll out Wil Crowe to the mound Wednesday and the Braves will give Drew Smyly the start

JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pirates send Gregory Polanco and Phillip Evans to IL, recall Rodolfo Castro and Cole Tucker In the third inning of the Pirates’ game against the Atlanta Braves on Monday, superstar Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., nearly made an....

JULY 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Placed on 7-day IL Evans (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list Tuesday, Mike Persak of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Evans sustained a head injury while sliding into third base in Monday's win over Atlanta, and he'll be sidelined through the All-Star break after a concussion was confirmed Tuesday. It's not yet clear when the 27-year-old will be able to return, but the first date that he'll be eligible will be July 16. Rodolfo Castro was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis as part of a corresponding move, and he should help fill a depth role while Evans is unavailable.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers possible concussion Evans was removed from Monday's win against Atlanta and is in the concussion protocol, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old apparently suffered the injury while sliding into third base during the third inning when he collided with an infielder, though he wasn't actually removed from the contest until the eighth inning. Evans went 1-for-4 with an RBI before leaving the game. He'll be placed on the 7-day injured list if a concussion is confirmed.

JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Evans is out of the lineup Thursday versus Milwaukee.

Impact Evans started the past three games and will take a seat after going 0-for-13 with five strikeouts in his past four contests. The 28-year-old is expected to see more time at first base going forward with Colin Moran out with a fractured wrist, but Erik Gonzalez will receive the nod Thursday.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE