Dodgers activate Evan Phillips from injured list ahead of game
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 11:08 PM
Last updated Jul 6, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated relief pitcher Evan Phillips from the injured list prior to Monday's game. In a corresponding roster move, they optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A. Phillips, who underwent Tommy John surgery last year, has not pitched in MLB since then. He had previously established himself as a solid high-leverage option for the team, posting a 1.14 ERA during the 2023 season. His return follows a successful rehab assignment where he posted a 1.80 ERA in 10 innings with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- •Dodgers activate Evan Phillips from IL ahead of Monday's game.
- •Paul Gervase is optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
- •Phillips had Tommy John surgery last year and has not pitched since.
- •He posted a 1.80 ERA in 10 innings during his rehab assignment.
- •Phillips had a 1.14 ERA in 2023 and converted 24 saves.
- 2:16 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers' Phillips back from Tommy John surgery
- 11:08 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Get Bullpen Relief as Veteran Arm Returns From IL
"Reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated off the injured list Monday, returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers 13 months after having Tommy John surgery.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed relief pitcher Evan Phillips from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBJul 7, 2026, 2:16 AMDodgers' Phillips back from Tommy John surgery
Reliever Evan Phillips was reinstated off the injured list Monday, returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers 13 months after having Tommy John surgery.
- Yahoo SportsJul 6, 2026, 11:08 PMDodgers Get Bullpen Relief as Veteran Arm Returns From IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed relief pitcher Evan Phillips from the injured list ahead of Sunday's game.
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