Evan Phillips

Evan Phillips delivered a flawless performance, striking out three in a clean inning to secure the save in the Dodgers' 8-5 victory over the Brewers.

Fantasy Impact

This outing was a textbook display of Phillips's capability as a closer, utilizing only 12 pitches to overpower his opponents. With this game, his season ERA tightens to an impressive 2.03, and his WHIP remains stellar at 1.01, reinforcing his reliability in high-pressure situations. Phillips's consistent performance, marked by 14 saves and zero blown saves, solidifies his role as a top-tier fantasy option. Fantasy managers should continue to value him highly, especially in leagues that reward saves and strikeouts.

Evan Phillips was able to shut the door on the Diamondbacks in a 7-5 win Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Phillips allowed one earned run on one hit while also striking out one and picking up the win in relief for the Dodgers Tuesday. The right-hander has continued to offer mostly stellar results on the mound of late, holding opponents scoreless in 10 of his last 13 relief appearances (1-0, five saves) for the Dodgers. Fantasy manages should continue to deploy Phillips as he continues to be utilized in high-leverage situations at the back of the bullpen for the Dodgers, posting a 1.05 WHIP and 2.10 ERA while also carrying a 9.47 K/9 ratio in 27 appearances (13 saves) on the mound so far this season.

Evan Phillips delivered a flawless inning, securing a save as the Dodgers edged out the White Sox 4-3 on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

He threw 14 pitches, allowed no hits or walks, and struck out one batter. This performance underscores Phillips's reliability as a closer this season, maintaining a stellar 1.59 ERA and a 0.97 WHIP over 24 appearances. His consistent ability to shut down opponents, evidenced by his 13 saves, makes him an invaluable asset in fantasy leagues, especially those that highly value saves and WHIP. Phillips's high strikeout rate and low BABIP further solidify his role as a top-tier relief option.

Evan Phillips delivered a flawless outing, striking out two in a scoreless inning to notch the save in Thursday's 5-3 victory over the Rockies.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores his reliability as a closer, maintaining a pristine record with 12 saves and no blown saves this season. His ERA now impressively stands at 1.80, complemented by a 1.00 WHIP, which should keep him firmly in the role of a high-leverage reliever. Phillips's ability to suppress hits and walks, evidenced by his low BABIP and strong strikeout-to-walk ratio, makes him a top-tier option in all fantasy formats. His consistency and strikeout capabilities are exactly what fantasy managers crave from a closer.

Evan Phillips worked around one walk to throw a scoreless inning on Sunday against the Royals.

Fantasy Impact

Phillips earned his 10th save on the season, needing 18 pitches to get through his inning on Sunday.