The Atlanta Braves made their first notable move this offseason and signed reliever Evan Phillips to a three-year, $35M contract. He is set to earn $11M in 2027 and 2028, followed by $13M in 2029.
The 32-year-old right-hander spent the 2026 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he appeared in 36 games. During the regular season, he owned a 3.46 ERA and had a perfect postseason, striking out three in three innings of work.
Phillips was drafted by the Braves in 2015 and debuted with the club in 2018.
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