The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been ravaged by injuries this season.
“Having a guy at the back end that you trust, who was off to a really good start to the season, is great,” Roberts told. “It allows me to deploy guys in different lanes, different leverage spots.” The Dodgers are activating right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips off the 15-day injured list.
He's been out since May 3 and had a 0.66 ERA in 13.2 innings this season. To make room on the active roster, right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernández is being designated for assignment.With Phillips back from injury, the Dodgers can move Blake Treinen and Daniel Hudson back to set up roles and try to gain a sense of normalcy in the bullpen. Outside of the bottom third of the lineup, the injuries to the bullpen have ravaged the Dodgers. Roberts has had to use random arms at times just because he has been limited in availability. As of now, there is no competition for the closer role. It is Phillips's for the foreseeable future according to Roberts. A healthy Phillips had a 0.66 ERA in 14 games and converted all eight of his save opportunities before going on the injured list. He missed 24 games and is back after pitching two rehab games with Rancho Cucamonga. He retired all five batters he faced with three strikeouts in his two rehab appearances. In order for Phillips to make his way to the mound, the offense has to figure it out. Roberts doesn't want to run him out there unless it's a save situation.Phillips has been one of the best relievers in Major League Baseball since the Dodgers claimed him off waivers from Tampa Bay in Aug. 2021. Since joining the organization, Phillips has had a solid ERA of 1.64. Hernández had an 8.38 ERA in 9.2 innings with the Dodgers. He walked three and struck out six but his five home runs allowed are tied for fourth-most on the team despite having pitched the 15th-most innings.Maren Angus-Coombs was born in Los Angeles and raised in Nashville, Tenn. She is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State and has been a sports writer since 2008. Despite growing up in the South, her sports obsession has always been in Los Angeles. She is currently a staff writer at the LA Sports Report Network.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dodgers closer Evan Phillips put on 15-day injured listThe return of Dodgers veteran setup man Blake Treinen on Sunday was dampened by the loss of closer Evan Phillips, who has a right hamstring strain.
Read more »
Blake Treinen returns for the Dodgers bullpen, but Evan Phillips heads to the injured listPhillips suffered hamstring strain, not expected to be serious, when he “caught a spike” following a pregame workout.
Read more »
Dodgers Dugout: How do the Dodgers do in clutch hitting situations?The Dodgers sometimes get criticized for being a poor clutch-hitting team. But is that a valid complaint?
Read more »
Dodgers Dugout: Should the Dodgers be worried about Walker Buehler?Walker Buehler has been shaky in his first two starts since his second Tommy John surgery. Should the Dodgers be worried?
Read more »
Dodgers welcome back Evan Phillips, DFA struggling Elieser HernandezPhillips had a 0.66 ERA and converted all eight of his save opportunities before spending nearly a month on the IL, so his return provides some much-needed certainty and stability for the bullpen.
Read more »
Evan Phillips Return To Dodgers Has Dave Roberts ExcitedLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is over the moon about the return of his closer.
Read more »