The Los Angeles Dodgers face significant challenges this season, particularly in their pitching lineup. With Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki sidelined by shoulder injuries, the team has struggled to maintain a stable rotation. Further complicating matters, reliever Evan Phillips has been ruled out for the remainder of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery, following an elbow injury that resurfaced after an early season on the injured list. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Phillips' recent attempts to throw were unsuccessful, highlighting the severity of his condition. This marks a tough setback for the Dodgers, particularly given Phillips' impressive performance in recent seasons, where he boasted an ERA below 2.10 in the previous two years. Without him, and with uncertainties surrounding the returns of Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen, the Dodgers' bullpen depth is being put to the test.