Phillips had a 0.66 ERA and converted all eight of his save opportunities before spending nearly a month on the IL, so his return provides some much-needed certainty and stability for the bullpen.
Dodgers relief pitcher Evan Phillips had a 0.66 ERA in 14 appearances and converted all eight of his save opportunities before spending nearly a month on the injured list with a strained hamstring. Getting the 29-year-old closer back in the mix gives the Dodgers some much-needed certainty and stability in their bullpen. LOS ANGELES — It wasn’t technically a present, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gladly welcomed back closer Evan Phillips on the skipper’s 52nd birthday.
Phillips had a 0.66 ERA in 14 appearances this season and converted all eight of his save opportunities prior to the stint on the IL. “He certainly has fire,” Roberts said. “He doesn’t, I guess, look like your prototypical closer that’s got the scruffy beard. But it comes down to making pitches, having a good heartbeat. The moment doesn’t get too big for him.”
Elieser Hernández, a right-hander with an 0-1 record and an 8.38 ERA in five appearances, was designated for assignment in a corresponding move. Hernández gave up three earned runs without recording an out in a 10-3 victory over the New York Mets on Wednesday in what turned out to be his final appearance for the Dodgers.
Rojas is scheduled to get the day off Saturday, with Kiké Hernández set to handle third, but will he be back Sunday to wrap up the brief three-game homestand.
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