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Dodgers' Injury Woes Deepen as Evan Phillips Returns to IL

The reliever's forearm discomfort adds to a growing list of sidelined players, leaving the Dodgers with a heavily taxed bullpen and rotation challenges.

Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips, pictured, went on the injured list on Wednesday with forearm discomfort, joining Blake Treinen and Michael Kopech on the sidelines from the back end of their ideal bullpen. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 28: Manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks through the dugout in the fourth inning during a game against the Miami Marlins at Dodger Stadium on April 28, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Apr 20, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips (59) pitches during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Los Angeles Dodgers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Evan Phillips has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort, just weeks after returning from a rotator cuff strain.
  • The Dodgers' pitching staff is severely depleted, with Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Clayton Kershaw also on the injured list and Shohei Ohtani months away from pitching.
  • Manager Dave Roberts plans for Snell and Glasnow to begin throwing sessions Friday, while Kershaw is targeting a May 18 return after another rehab start this weekend.
  • The Dodgers lead MLB in bullpen innings pitched, reflecting the strain on their relievers due to the rotation's injuries.
  • Position players Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman are also on the injured list, compounding the team's challenges early in the season.