Dodgers' Phillips Misses World Series Due to Arm Trouble

Evan Phillips, a reliable reliever for the Dodgers, won't make the World Series roster due to arm fatigue. This decision comes after he reported discomfort during Game 6 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The team is being careful to avoid any long-term issues, especially considering Phillips' impressive track record. He's been a key player in the Dodgers' bullpen since 2021, with a 2. 28 ERA and a 29% strikeout rate. In his postseason career, he's pitched 15⅓ scoreless innings. The Dodgers are following Major League Baseball's rules, which state that a player can only be replaced on the roster if they have a new injury during the series. Phillips' arm fatigue is considered pre-existing, so he can't be replaced unless he gets a new injury. The team wants to ensure Phillips' health, both for the rest of the postseason and his future. Dave Roberts, the manager, expressed disappointment about Phillips' absence but emphasized the need to protect him. Andrew Friedman, the team's president of baseball operations, added that Phillips' condition hasn't improved enough to risk putting him back on the roster.