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Dodgers Re-sign Phillips, Sign Díaz Amid Roster Changes

2/12/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Evan Phillips (Dodgers reliever) to a one-year, $6.5 million contract as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Phillips, a 31-year-old right-hander, appeared in seven games in 2025 due to injury.
He is expected to return around July 2026.
Catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.
The Dodgers also signed former Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million deal.

History

Historical Context

The 1994 Major League Baseball strike, led by the MLB Players Association under Donald Fehr, lasted 232 days and resulted in the cancellation of the World Series for the first time since 1904. This labor dispute arose from players' demands for better salaries and benefits, reflecting ongoing tensions in baseball's economic landscape, as seen in recent contracts like Evan Phillips' $6.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Evan Phillips (Dodgers reliever) to a one-year, $6.5 million contract as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
Phillips, a 31-year-old right-hander, appeared in seven games in 2025 due to injury.
He is expected to return around July 2026.
Catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot.
The Dodgers also signed former Mets closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million deal.

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