US EditionDodgers Non-Tender Evan Phillips, Making Their Former Closer a Free Agent
Dodgers non-tendered Evan Phillips to avoid a projected $6.1 million salary but aim to re-sign him during his extended recovery from Tommy John surgery.
- The Dodgers non-tendered right-handed reliever Evan Phillips on Friday, immediately making him a free agent at the MLB non-tender deadline.
- With a lengthy recovery ahead, Phillips underwent Tommy John surgery on June 3, and his return timeline remains uncertain into the early part of next year.
- In his best seasons, Phillips posted a 1.14 ERA in the 2022 season and served as the Dodgers' closer in 2023 and 2024, converting 42 of 49 appearances.
- Faced with a projected $6.1 million arbitration salary, the Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered Phillips but Andrew Friedman said the team remains interested in re-signing him during rehab.
- Looking toward next year, Phillips began throwing again on Nov. 5 and could re-sign with the Dodgers depending on his availability for their 2026 World Series three-peat bid.
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Dodgers non-tender Evan Phillips, making their former closer a free agent
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, pitchin…
Dodgers non-tender Evan Phillips, making their former closer a free agent
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, pitchin…
Dodgers non-tender Evan Phillips, making their former closer a free agent
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, pitchin…
Dodgers non-tender Evan Phillips, making their former closer a free agent
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, pitchin…
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