March 29, 2025
ANALYSISFriday marked the fourth time Phillips has pitched to hitters after he got a late start to spring training while battling a shoulder injury that kept him out of the World Series last year. The veteran reliever is currently on the injured list, but given his progress, he could be ready to join the big-league bullpen when first eligible April 11. Phillips led the Dodgers in saves during each of the past two regular seasons but is unlikely to receive more than an occasional save chance this year with
Tanner Scott now in the fold and
Kirby Yates,
Michael Kopech (shoulder) and
Blake Treinen all having experience pitching in the ninth inning as well.