Dodgers Welcome Back Reliever Evan Phillips From Injury List

WHO:

NY Post - Evan Phillips expressed feeling "more nervous than I expected" upon his return.

MLB.com - Evan Phillips, right-handed reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB.com - Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

MLB.com - Right-hander Paul Gervase, lefty Jake Eder, righty Carlos Duran, catcher Chuckie Robinson.

WHAT:

NY Post - The Dodgers may not need to make any trades leading up to the Aug. 3 trade deadline if Phillips performs well.

MLB.com - Evan Phillips was activated from the 60-day injured list.

MLB.com - Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2025.

MLB.com - Phillips has converted 45 saves in his five seasons with the Dodgers.

MLB.com - The Dodgers' bullpen had a 3.77 ERA, ranking 10th in the Majors.

MLB.com - Phillips posted a 1.80 ERA across 12 appearances during his rehab assignment.

WHERE:

MLB.com - Los Angeles, California, home of the Dodgers.

MLB.com - Oklahoma City, where Phillips pitched for the Triple-A affiliate.

WHEN:

NY Post - The 2026 Trade Deadline is set for Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. ET.

MLB.com - Phillips' return could be as soon as Monday night after activation.

MLB.com - The Dodgers are expected to get closer Edwin Díaz back not long after the All-Star break.

MLB.com - Phillips spent the maximum 30 days on his rehab assignment.

WHY:

MLB.com - The Dodgers needed to reinforce their bullpen due to injuries to closer Edwin Díaz and Blake Treinen.

HOW:

MLB.com - Phillips worked tirelessly to return to the mound after surgery.

MLB.com - The Dodgers cleared roster spots by optioning Gervase to Oklahoma City and releasing Eder.

Evan Phillips shared that he feels "more nervous than I expected" as he makes his return to the Dodgers. If Phillips performs well, the team may not need to make any trades before the upcoming trade deadline. Mark your calendars, because the 2026 Trade Deadline is set for August 3 at 6 p.m. ET.