Right-handed pitcher Evan Phillips has emerged as a prime relief target for the Detroit Tigers as MLB free agency opens, according to a report from SB Nation. Phillips, who wears number 59 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, most recently appeared in Game One of the National League Division Series on October 3, 2026, at Dodger Stadium.
The 2026 postseason outing marked Phillips' latest contribution to a Dodgers bullpen that has relied heavily on his late-inning work. Now entering the open market, the reliever draws interest from a Tigers club seeking to strengthen its relief corps for the upcoming season.
Phillips' track record as a high-leverage option makes him a coveted piece for contending teams. Detroit's pursuit signals an intent to add experienced arms to a bullpen that will be critical in the American League Central race.
