Evan Phillips (shoulder) eyes early April return

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that Evan Phillips (shoulder) might be ready by the first or second week of April, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Phillips has been easing back from a right shoulder injury this spring, but a solid bullpen session has Roberts optimistic—still, an IL stint to open the season looms. He’s likely settling into middle relief in a stacked Dodgers pen, not closing. Fantasy managers in deeper leagues can stash him for holds potential; his absence should be short-lived.