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Dodgers closer placed on IL after suffering weird injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 5/5/24

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Evan Phillips will miss some time due to a hamstring injury he suffered in a rather unusual way.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Phillips will be placed on the injured list with what is hoped to be a short-term injury. The closer was hurt when his spike got caught in the grass while playing catch on Saturday.

Evan Phillips got his spike caught in the grass playing catch yesterday and tweaked his hamstring. It’s a Grade 1 strain, Dave Roberts said. The Dodgers are hoping it’s a minimum stint.

“We’ll see” who closes while Phillips is on the IL, Roberts said.

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It sounds like Phillips was the victim of an accident that, fortunately, is not serious. The 29-year-old has been lights out as the Dodger closer this season, posting an ERA of 0.66 with eight saves in 14 appearances in 2024.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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