Evan Phillips, the Los Angeles Dodgers' reliever, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery next week, effectively ending his season. This unfortunate news follows three weeks of recovery for forearm discomfort that failed to improve, despite initial hopes for a quick return. Manager Dave Roberts expressed disappointment, noting that Phillips had previously dealt with a partially torn rotator cuff during the playoffs last year, causing him to start the season on the injured list. Phillips had made seven scoreless appearances before sustaining his latest injury during a recent trip.

The Dodgers' pitching roster is facing considerable challenges this season, with starters Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow both on the injured list due to shoulder inflammation. Furthermore, the promising Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki is battling with a shoulder impingement. Adding to the Dodgers' woes, Shohei Ohtani is still a month away from potentially returning to pitching after offseason surgery. The impact of these injuries is significant as the Dodgers aim to defend their World Series title.