Dodgers’ Evan Phillips to Have Season-Ending Tommy John Surgery
- Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips, a 30-year-old right-hander, will undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, ending his 2025 season.
- Phillips struggled with right elbow inflammation since May 5 and did not respond to rest or a platelet-rich plasma injection given two weeks ago.
- Phillips appeared in the early stages of last season's playoffs but was not included on the World Series roster after suffering a partial rotator cuff tear during that time.
- Manager Dave Roberts called Phillips' injury "surprising" and General Manager Brandon Gomes said losing his quality and impact on the team "is going to hurt."
- Phillips is expected to return around next season's All-Star break, while the Dodgers navigate challenges from multiple injured pitchers and roster adjustments.
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Dodgers’ Evan Phillips to have season-ending Tommy John surgery
LOS ANGELES — Adept at dealing with extreme challenges, the Dodgers will face another with right-hander Evan Phillips set to undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday. Phillips is now lost for the season with the expectation he will return around the All-Star break next season. Phillips last pitched May 5 before going on the injured list with right elbow inflammation and tried a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection two weeks ago to no avail. An MR…


Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips needs Tommy John surgery
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips is ticketed for Tommy John surgery, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Friday prior to the team's home game with the New York Yankees.
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