The Dodgers have more than enough pitching depth, but re-signing Evan Phillips after non-tendering him following the 2025 season was basically a no-brainer.
It wasn't going to happen immediately; Phillips underwent Tommy John in May and LA didn't need him taking up a spot on the 40-man roster before the 60-day IL reopened. But he's been a staple of the Dodgers' pen since 2021 and exemplifies what their pitching development staff can do at its best, so re-signing him at some point was basically set in stone.
It came a lot sooner than Dodgers fans would've thought, though.