The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been ravaged by injuries this season.
“Having a guy at the back end that you trust, who was off to a really good start to the season, is great,” Roberts told. “It allows me to deploy guys in different lanes, different leverage spots.”
To make room on the active roster, right-handed pitcher Elieser Hernández is being designated for assignment.With Phillips back from injury, the Dodgers can move Blake Treinen and Daniel Hudson back to set up roles and try to gain a sense of normalcy in the bullpen. Outside of the bottom third of the lineup, the injuries to the bullpen have ravaged the Dodgers.
A healthy Phillips had a 0.66 ERA in 14 games and converted all eight of his save opportunities before going on the injured list. He missed 24 games and is back after pitching two rehab games with Rancho Cucamonga. He retired all five batters he faced with three strikeouts in his two rehab appearances.
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