Dodgers Forced to Activate Evan Phillips as $22M Star Sidelined With Brutal Injury Setback

Just when you think the Los Angeles Dodgers might catch a break, baseball reminds you it charges interest. In a season where elbows are more fragile than batting averages, the boys in blue have been dealt another blow. Enter Evan Phillips—cool under pressure, sharper than ever, and suddenly a little busier. The Dodgers didn’t ask for drama, but they’re built for the big stage… even when it’s the bullpen stealing the spotlight.

This season is all about which team is going to keep its pitchers fit. The Yankees have failed to do so, and now the champions are also catching up. After Blake Snell went out, it is being reported that Blake Treinen will also be out. David Vassegh posted on X saying, “Dave Roberts said Blake Treinen is going on IL with right forearm tightness. Treinen started feeling it 5 days ago. Evan Phillips has been activated.”

Manager Dave Roberts also said that Treinen will undergo an MRI after experiencing discomfort for the past few days. He said that he is not concerned right now, but will have a clearer picture after the imaging. This is exactly what makes the Dodgers such a great team.

They have such a deep rotation that they can afford to have a couple of injuries. They have players like Phillips in the bullpen who can perform as well as the primary pitchers, keeping their cool and helping the Dodgers close out games when needed. Phillips has already proved himself in the major leagues last season. He struggled in June, but his bounce-back was ever so strong as he finished the next 14 games with an ERA of 0.73. He finished the season with 18 saves and played a huge part in the Dodgers making it to the World Series.

So while the MRI machine gets ready to make its next career-altering cameo, the Dodgers simply reload. This isn’t just depth—it’s elite-level insurance with a winning pedigree. Losing Blake Treinen might dent most bullpens, but in L.A., it just means it’s Phillips’ time to warm up… again. The Dodgers don’t just patch holes—they build extensions. If injuries are the tax on greatness, well, the Dodgers are filing early and still making the playoffs on time.