Phillips, 32, will earn $11 million in each of the 2027 and 2028 seasons and $13 million in 2029, according to the team. He also agreed to donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, the club said in a release.

The move brings Phillips back to an organization he briefly pitched for in 2018. He spent the 2026 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, appearing in 31 games — all in relief. Over his career, Phillips has made 281 appearances with just one start, establishing himself as a reliable bullpen piece.

For the Braves, the signing provides insurance on multiple fronts. The team is bracing for the possibility that reliever Didier Fuentes could return and transition into a starting role, and closer Raisel Iglesias could depart via free agency. Phillips gives manager Walt Weiss another experienced option in high-leverage situations.

The financial commitment reflects the premium Major League clubs place on dependable relief pitching. For a Braves team that finished the 2026 season with questions about its pitching depth, the addition of Phillips offers some stability.

Phillips' willingness to contribute a portion of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation also underscores the community ties the organization emphasizes. The foundation supports youth baseball and other charitable initiatives across metro Atlanta.

The signing comes during a busy offseason for the Braves, who are also awaiting decisions on several other roster matters. The club recently said it has had “zero conversations” about trading star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., and it is in the early stages of discussing the future of utility player Jurickson Profar.

For now, the Braves have addressed one area of need. Whether Phillips can replicate the form that made him a trusted reliever in Los Angeles will go a long way toward determining how the bullpen shapes up in 2027.