Evan Phillips Losing Hold Of Closer's Gig
3 months agoLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stopped short of calling right-handed reliever Evan Phillips the team's closer on Monday. Roberts said that Phillips could still pitch in save situations, but that he could also appear in leverage spots earlier in games after his recent struggles. The Dodgers want to give him some opportunities right now to work through his issues. Phillips was roughed up on Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox, allowing three runs on three hits with two walks in just one-third of an inning. He's surrendered runs in five of his seven outings in July, including seven runs (six earned) in 2 1/3 frames in his last three appearances. Fantasy managers shouldn't outright drop Phillips, but benching him until he sorts things out could be the right move. Both Daniel Hudson and Alex Vesia could see save chances in the near future with Phillips in a funk.
Source: Los Angeles Time - Jack Harris
Source: Los Angeles Time - Jack Harris