The right-hander signed a three-year, $35 million deal with Atlanta, ending his six-year run in Los Angeles.
The Dodgers took their first real hit of the offseason on Thursday when former closer Evan Phillips agreed to a three-year, $35 million contract with the Atlanta Braves, closing out a six-year stretch in Los Angeles.
Phillips had been a steady presence out of the Dodgers bullpen, working his way into the closer role at various points during his tenure. The Braves moved fast on him, locking up a reliever who brings notable postseason experience to a bullpen that could use the reinforcement.
For Atlanta, the signing is a straightforward addition of a proven late-inning arm without needing to gamble on an unproven commodity. For the Dodgers, it is a reminder that keeping a World Series-caliber roster intact every winter is not guaranteed, even for a team with their resources.
No further details on the contract structure or Phillips' expected role in Atlanta have been reported.