Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips missed the World Series last year due to shoulder troubles, but the full scope of his injury was never made clear until camp opened this week. Phillips tells the Dodgers beat that he was diagnosed with a small tear of a tendon in his rotator cuff during the 2024 postseason (link via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register). The tear was … [Read more...] about Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech Behind Schedule
Anthony Rendon To Undergo Hip Surgery, Facing “Long-Term” Absence
Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon is slated to undergo hip surgery and will face a “long-term” absence, general manager Perry Minasian announced to the Angels beat this morning (link via Sam Blum of The Athletic). Rendon, 34, is entering the sixth season of a seven-year, $245MM contract that has proved a catastrophic misstep for the Angels organization. He played 52 of 60 … [Read more...] about Anthony Rendon To Undergo Hip Surgery, Facing “Long-Term” Absence
Tanner Scott To Open Season As Dodgers’ Primary Closer
The Dodgers signed arguably the two best closers available this winter when they landed both Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates in free agency last month. The pair of moves, along with their move to re-sign Blake Treinen earlier in the winter, bolstered an already excellent late-inning mix that included Michael Kopech, Evan Phillips, and Alex Vesia. The moves raised the question, … [Read more...] about Tanner Scott To Open Season As Dodgers’ Primary Closer
Dodgers To Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw
The Dodgers and left-hander Clayton Kershaw have agreed to terms on a new deal, reports Alden González of ESPN. It was previously relayed by Dylan Hernández of the Los Angeles Times that the lefty is in camp with the club. The deal isn’t official yet because the Excel Sports Management client still has to undergo a physical. The details of the new agreement aren’t yet publicly … [Read more...] about Dodgers To Re-Sign Clayton Kershaw
Angels Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Kelvin Cáceres For Assignment
The Angels announced that they have claimed right-hander Michael Petersen off waivers from the Blue Jays. The latter club had designated him for assignment last week. To open a roster spot, the Angels designated fellow righty Kelvin Cáceres for assignment. Petersen, 30, made his big league debut with the Dodgers last year, pitching 14 innings with a 6.43 ERA. He went from Los … [Read more...] about Angels Claim Michael Petersen, Designate Kelvin Cáceres For Assignment