Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips is close to making his return, according to manager Dave Roberts.

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Phillips just threw a scoreless inning for Oklahoma City earlier this week, and is “antsy” to make his season debut. This spring, the right-hander told Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain that he was feeling good despite the late start to camp.

“Physically, right now, I feel 100 percent,” Phillips said. “Now it’s just about building up, starting my bullpen progression, and trying to get as close to game ready as possible.”

Phillips sustained a right shoulder injury in the NL Championship Series. He sported a 3.62 ERA across 61 appearances for L.A. last year. In 2023, Phillips had a 2.05 ERA across 62 appearances and a 1.14 ERA across 64 appearances in 2022.

The right-hander is one of 12 different pitchers on the injured list this season. Although Phillips hasn’t pitched for the Dodgers this season, he played a role in recruiting Tanner Scott this offseason.

“He had the choice this offseason about where he wanted to go, and I just extended you know any kind of help I could,” Phillips said. “I would tease him here and there and say, ‘Hey man, are we gonna be throwing partners again?’”

​Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips is nearing a return from the injured list and could make his season debut as early as this week. Phillips recently threw a scoreless inning for Triple-A Oklahoma City and reported feeling 100% physically. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Phillips is just a couple of outings away from being ready to rejoin the team.

Phillips, a key component of the Dodgers’ bullpen, has been sidelined due to a shoulder injury. His return would bolster a pitching staff that has been managing multiple injuries early in the season. ​

While no official date has been set for his reinstatement, Phillips’ progress in rehab outings suggests he is close to rejoining the Dodgers’ active roster.