LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers non-tendered righty reliever Evan Phillips and right-hander Nick Frasso forward of Friday’s 2 p.m. PT deadline. Each are free brokers.
Phillips, 31, was previously one of many Dodgers’ most trusted leverage arms. In 5 seasons with L.A. from 2021-25, Phillips posted a 2.22 ERA with 45 saves in 201 appearances. He made solely seven outings in ’25 resulting from damage, starting the season on the IL with a proper rotator cuff pressure. His yr got here to an finish when he underwent Tommy John surgical procedure in June.
Earlier this month, Phillips started a throwing program. He is anticipated to return in some unspecified time in the future in the course of the 2026 season, doubtless within the second half. He earned $6.1 million in ’25 and is getting into his last yr of arbitration.
The Dodgers are anticipated to hunt bullpen assist this offseason, as their reduction unit was a weak spot all through their profitable title protection. They might look to re-sign Phillips, who was considered one of their finest bullpen arms over the previous few seasons, to a brand new deal.
Frasso, 27, has but to pitch on the Main League stage. As soon as one of many Dodgers’ highest-ranked pitching prospects, the righty missed all of 2024 after having shoulder surgical procedure and confirmed some rust upon returning to sport motion in ’25. Frasso posted a 5.49 ERA in 43 appearances (seven begins) with Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis. As soon as the Minor League season ended, he was positioned on the 60-day IL for an undisclosed motive.
The 40-man roster at present has three open spots.
