Evan Phillips Signs 3-Year, $35M Deal to Rejoin Atlanta Braves

Reliever Evan Phillips has signed a three-year, $35 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, marking the largest deal of the offseason so far. The 32-year-old right-hander will earn $11 million per season in 2027 and 2028, followed by $13 million in 2029. Phillips appeared in 36 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2026, posting a 3.46 ERA before recording three strikeouts over three scoreless innings during a perfect postseason run.