Dodgers' Closer Evan Phillips Sidelined with Hamstring Injury, Treinen Returns
Evan Phillips, key Dodgers reliever, placed on 15-day IL due to a hamstring strain; Blake Treinen reactivated following injury recovery.
- Evan Phillips, who has a stellar 0.66 ERA and perfect save record this season, faces his first IL stint since 2021.
- Phillips' injury occurred during routine pre-game activities, highlighting the unpredictability of sports injuries.
- Blake Treinen, sidelined since early March due to a line drive incident, returns to potentially fill the closer role.
- Treinen's comeback is timely as he brings experience from his last full season in 2021 with a 1.99 ERA.
- The Dodgers' bullpen reshuffles as multiple relievers step up to cover Phillips' absence during crucial games.