Evan Phillips, a pivotal reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, faced a challenging end to his 2024 season due to a shoulder injury sustained during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series. This injury prevented him from participating in the World Series, a significant setback for both Phillips and the team.
Initially, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, Andrew Friedman, provided an optimistic update in December 2024, stating that Phillips was “fine,” would not require surgery, and was expected to be ready for spring training.
However, subsequent evaluations revealed a subscapularis tear, a more severe injury affecting the largest muscle in the rotator cuff. This diagnosis has delayed Phillips’ throwing program, making his availability for the Dodgers’ opening series in Tokyo on March 18th and 19th unlikely.
Phillips’ absence at the start of the 2025 season will be felt, given his impressive 3.62 ERA and 18 saves over 61 regular-season games in 2024. The Dodgers will need to rely on their bullpen depth to fill the void until his return.
As of now, there is no official timeline for Phillips’ return. The team is prioritizing his full recovery to ensure he can contribute effectively upon his comeback.
# MLB Schedule
– Guardians @ Dodgers on Tuesday, Mar 11, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Giants on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 03:00 AM PDT
– Dodgers @ Tigers on Saturday, Mar 15, 2025 at 08:00 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Cubs on Tuesday, Mar 18, 2025 at 03:10 AM PDT
– Dodgers @ Cubs on Wednesday, Mar 19, 2025 at 03:10 AM PDT
– Angels @ Dodgers on Sunday, Mar 23, 2025 at 05:10 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Angels on Monday, Mar 24, 2025 at 06:07 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Angels on Tuesday, Mar 25, 2025 at 06:07 PM PDT
– Tigers @ Dodgers on Thursday, Mar 27, 2025 at 04:10 PM PDT
– Tigers @ Dodgers on Friday, Mar 28, 2025 at 07:10 PM PDT
– Tigers @ Dodgers on Saturday, Mar 29, 2025 at 06:10 PM PDT
– Braves @ Dodgers on Monday, Mar 31, 2025 at 07:10 PM PDT
– Braves @ Dodgers on Tuesday, Apr 01, 2025 at 07:10 PM PDT
– Braves @ Dodgers on Wednesday, Apr 02, 2025 at 05:38 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Phillies on Friday, Apr 04, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Phillies on Saturday, Apr 05, 2025 at 01:05 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Phillies on Sunday, Apr 06, 2025 at 10:35 AM PDT
– Dodgers @ Nationals on Monday, Apr 07, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Nationals on Tuesday, Apr 08, 2025 at 03:45 PM PDT
– Dodgers @ Nationals on Wednesday
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