Phillips returns as a high-leverage option for the Dodgers ahead of Saturday’s game against the Rangers with Blake Treinen (forearm) heading to the injured list. The 30-year-old former closer opened the year on the shelf working his way back from a rotator cuff strain that he suffered last postseason.

Phillips opened the year on the shelf continuing to recover from a rotator cuff strain. The 30-year-old should be ready to return to the Dodgers’ high-leverage relief mix by mid-April.

Phillips is trending towards being ready to rejoin Los Angeles’ high-leverage mix at some point in April, but he’s going to need to head out on a minor-league rehab assignment first. That should be coming up soon.

Phillips appears on track to make his season debut at some point in April, but he’s not ready in time for the Dodgers’ season-opening series against the Cubs. The 30-year-old righty will likely operate in a setup role behind Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates once he’s ready to roll.