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Braves agree to three-year, $35 million deal with reliever Evan Phillips
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a three-year, $35 million deal with Evan Phillips, a free agent relief pitcher.
Phillips is a right-hander who began his major league career with Atlanta in 2018 and later pitched for the Dodgers.
He returned from Tommy John surgery in July and appeared in 31 games for Los Angeles last season, with a 3.46 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 26 innings.
Phillips finished the season strongly, posting a 1.46 ERA in his final 14 games and allowing no runs in five postseason appearances.
From 2022 to 2024, he recorded a 2.21 ERA and 44 saves for the Dodgers.
His signing strengthens an already strong Atlanta bullpen, as the Braves add an experienced reliever.
The teams have agreed to the contract; no further next steps were stated.
The Atlanta Braves and free-agent reliever Evan Phillips agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract.
The deal brings Phillips back to the Braves, where he began his career in 2018.
Phillips appeared in 31 games for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season, recording a 3.46 ERA and 33 strikeouts in 26 innings.
He returned from Tommy John surgery in July and finished the season with a 1.46 ERA over his final 14 games.
Phillips went scoreless in five postseason appearances.
- Who
- The Atlanta Braves and free-agent relief pitcher Evan Phillips.
- What
- They agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract.
- When
- The deal was announced Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026.
- Where
- Atlanta, Georgia. Phillips played for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season.
- Why
- The Braves are strengthening their bullpen.
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Phillips began his career with the Braves.
Phillips opted for Tommy John surgery after suffering a rotator cuff injury in March 2025.
Phillips returned from Tommy John surgery.
The Braves and Phillips agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract.
- Contract
- Three years, $35 million
- Last season
- 31 games for the Dodgers
- Last-season ERA
- 3.46
- Last-season strikeouts
- 33 in 26 innings
- Career
- 19-14 record, 47 saves and a 3.37 ERA in 281 games