Dodgers non-tender Evan Phillips, eye re-signing post-TJ surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered reliever Evan Phillips, making him a free agent, due to uncertainty surrounding his recovery from Tommy John surgery on June 3, which has a 12-18 month timeline. His 2026 arbitration salary was projected to exceed $6 million. Despite the non-tender, Dodgers president Andrew Friedman stated the team remains interested in re-signing Phillips, who began throwing again on November 5, for their 2026 World Series bid.