Double Blow for Dodgers: Phillips’ Season Ends as Mets Deal 6-1 Defeat
LOS ANGELES โ The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts received a heavy dose of heartbreaking news on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, as the team suffered a decisive 6-1 defeat at the hands of the New York Mets, compounded by the devastating announcement that key reliever Evan Phillips will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
The loss to the Mets, which saw New York slugger Pete Alonso blast two home runs and drive in five runs, continued a challenging stretch for the Dodgers. While the season series against the Mets remains contested, this particular setback highlighted the ongoing pitching struggles that have plagued the Dodgers recently. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the Mets’ strong pitching, stating, “They’ve pitched us really well. The execution, sequencing, we’re kind of one step behind as far as anticipating what they’re going to do.”
However, the on-field disappointment was overshadowed by the grim medical update regarding Evan Phillips. The right-hander, a critical piece of the Dodgers’ bullpen, will undergo Tommy John surgery next Wednesday, effectively ending his 2025 season and likely impacting a significant portion of 2026. Phillips had been sidelined with forearm discomfort that initially seemed minor, but after rest and attempts to resume throwing, it became clear surgery was the necessary course of action. This injury adds to an already extensive list of pitching woes for the Dodgers, who have seen an alarming number of arms, including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Roki Sasaki, hit the injured list this season.
