Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart Progress in Rehab Assignments

In a promising display of resilience, Evan Phillips took the mound for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, delivering a scoreless inning in his fifth minor league rehab appearance. The right-hander is on the road to recovery following Tommy John surgery, and thus far, he has pitched every third day, accumulating a total of 4 2/3 innings. His performance includes three walks and four strikeouts, showcasing his potential as he works back to full strength.

Brock Stewart, who has been sidelined for over five weeks due to a bone spur in his left foot, is also making strides in his rehab. After appearances for Class-A Ontario on Friday and Sunday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Stewart is expected to continue his recovery this week. “The plan for him is to go back-to-back at some point soon,” Roberts said, adding that once Stewart passes that test, it will be time to discuss his return to the big league roster.

Meanwhile, Payton Martin achieved a personal milestone, pitching the longest outing of his career with 6 1/3 innings for Double-A Tulsa. In that outing, he allowed three runs (two earned) and struck out four, while not issuing any walks. His recent performance has been impressive, as he has consistently lasted at least six innings in each of his last three starts, posting a 2.95 ERA since the beginning of May.

In a tough game, the Comets managed only one run in a loss to the Sacramento River Cats, with Alek Thomas contributing two of Oklahoma City’s four hits. José Rodríguez made his return to the mound in a bullpen game, pitching one inning as the first reliever and allowing two runs after a rocky start with two singles and a walk.

The River Cats’ five-run third inning proved decisive, leaving the Comets unable to recover. In contrast, the Drillers found success, rallying for three runs in the top of the 10th inning to secure a win against the Northwest Arkansas Naturals. Mike Sirota extended his on-base streak to 54 games with a crucial two-run double in the extra frame, the longest active streak in the minors this season.

Earlier in the game, catcher Frank Rodriguez had a standout moment, hitting a two-run home run, while Jake Gelof added a solo shot. The Great Lakes Loons saw their series opener against the Lake County Captains canceled due to rain, a setback in their playoff chase as both teams currently sit at 35-26.

In other news, Great Lakes Loons infielder Logan Wagner began his rehab assignment after a month on the injured list, while infielder/outfielder Sam Mongelli returned to action in Arizona. The Dodgers also made moves, promoting right-hander Seamus Barrett to Great Lakes and signing first baseman and catcher Chase Adkison, who was released by the St. Louis Cardinals last week.

As the Comets opted for a bullpen game instead of starting River Ryan, speculation arose about whether the decision was influenced by concerns surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s ongoing left knee inflammation. The situation remains fluid as the team navigates these challenges.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.