Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays are considering signing Evan Phillips, a pitcher from the Los Angeles Dodgers, during free agency. Phillips, who is recovering from an elbow injury, might not play until late in the 2026 season, but he has been one of the top relief pitchers since 2022. The Blue Jays see this potential signing as a low-risk, high-reward move.
Key Facts
- The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers competed in the World Series, with the Dodgers winning.
- Evan Phillips, a pitcher for the Dodgers, is currently injured and may not be ready to play until after the All-Star break in the 2026 season.
- Phillips had an elbow injury that ended his 2025 season after just seven appearances.
- Since 2022, Phillips ranks sixth in ERA among relief pitchers and has strong stats in other categories like strikeout-to-walk rate.
- His ability to limit home runs is seen as a strength, as he has allowed less than one home run per nine innings.
- The Blue Jays are considering a deal with club options that could be canceled if Phillips doesn't recover well.
- The move is viewed as potentially beneficial for the Blue Jays despite the risks.
