LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers did not tender a contract to right-hander Evan Phillips before Friday’s deadline, allowing their former closer to become a free agent.

Minor-league right-hander Nick Frasso was also non-tendered, making him a free agent.

Phillips led the Dodgers in saves in 2024 and 2023 , but he suffered a shoulder injury during the Dodgers’ postseason run in 2024 and started the 2025 season late.

He made just seven appearances, pitching 5⅔ innings before being shut down in May. A month later, he underwent Tommy John surgery .

The 31-year-old Phillips is in the final year of arbitration eligibility this winter after making $6.1 million on a one-year contract this season. He has yet to start throwing off a mound and is not likely to be ready to return to pitching in major

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