{"id":75310,"date":"2024-05-31T22:42:53","date_gmt":"2024-06-01T02:42:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=75310"},"modified":"2024-05-31T22:42:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-01T02:42:53","slug":"evan-phillips-activated-hamstring-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2024\/05\/31\/evan-phillips-activated-hamstring-injury\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers Activate Reliever After Injured List Stint"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher <a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/p\/phillev01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Evan Phillips<\/a> from the injured list ahead of Friday&#8217;s series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Phillips, who has been sidelined with a strained hamstring, is expected to return to his role as the Dodgers\u2019 closer.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">The Dodgers activated RHP Evan Phillips from the injured list and designated RHP Elieser Hern\u00e1ndez for assignment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Dodgers\/status\/1796682997288325437?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">May 31, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Evan Phillips<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been sidelined since the beginning of May after suffering a Grade 1 strain of his right hamstring. The 29-year-old missed four weeks, but Phillips is available to pitch on Friday against the Rockies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phillips was off to a dominant start in 2024, dealing a 0.66 ERA over 13 \u2154 innings of work. He was on pace to potentially earn his first All-Star nod with eight saves, 17 strikeouts, and four walks. Phillips is one of the many relievers sidelined for the Dodgers who have struggled to find consistency. Last season, Evan Phillips established himself as the <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2021\/08\/17\/dodgers-claim-phillips-from-rays\/\" target=\"_self\">Dodgers\u2019 primary closer<\/a>, recording 24 saves in 62 games with 66 strikeouts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Dodgers Evan Phillips Activated from Injured List<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Phillips sidelined, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hudsoda01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Daniel Hudson<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/t\/treinbl01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Blake Treinen<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> served as co-closers for the Dodgers while <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/v\/vesiaal01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Alex Vesia<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/f\/feyerjo01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">J.P. Feyereisen<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also picked up a save. To make room on the active roster, Los Angeles designated right-hander <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hernael01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Elieser Hern\u00e1ndez<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for assignment in a corresponding move.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hern\u00e1ndez made five appearances for Los Angeles, his first work in the majors since 2022. He signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers over the offseason and was recalled two weeks ago. Hern\u00e1ndez made a spot start in his first appearance before the Dodgers transitioned him into a low-leverage reliever. The 29-year-old reliever has good strikeout and walk numbers, but he has been very vulnerable to home runs. He gave up five homers in 9 \u2154 innings with Los Angeles, giving up nine runs in the process.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since Hern\u00e1ndez is out of options, the Dodgers had to designate him for assignment to remove him from the active roster. He pitched to a 2.83 ERA with a 30% strikeout rate over 28 \u2154 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the Dodgers are happy to have Evan Phillips back, Los Angeles is far from full strength. Los Angeles has relievers <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/g\/gratebr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brusdar Graterol<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/search\/search.fcgi?pid=kellyjo05,kellyjo03,kellyjo04,kelly-008joe&amp;search=Joe+Kelly&amp;utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Joe Kelly<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/b\/brasiry01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ryan Brasier<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseball-reference.com\/players\/h\/hurtky01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&amp;utm_source=lastwordonsports.com&amp;utm_campaign=2024-05-31_br\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kyle Hurt<\/a><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> all sidelined with injuries as well. The Dodgers are hoping that Phillips returning to the bullpen can give them their much-needed stability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Photo Credit: \u00a9 Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips from the injured list ahead of Friday&#8217;s series opener against the Colorado Rockies. Phillips, who has been sidelined with a strained hamstring, is expected to return to his role as the Dodgers\u2019 closer. 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