James H. Williams, USA TODAYThu, November 27, 2025 at 2:22 AM UTC·3 min readThe Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off back-to-back seasons that ended with a World Series parade celebration.
As the Dodgers look ahead to their pursuit of a third consecutive title during the 2026 season, the team entered the free agency period with several of its players from the past season no longer under contract.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Dodgers’ payroll situation (as of Nov. 24) is $58 million under what it was in 2025, according to ESPN.
Among the list of departures is veteran pitcher Clayton Kershaw, who announced his retirement and will be cleared off the books for the upcoming season.
Austin Barnes was also among the list of veteran free agents. Barnes was released after 11 seasons, having played in just 13 games in 2025, the lowest for a single season in his career. He signed a minor league contract with the rival San Francisco Giants but was released in early August from the team’s Triple-A affiliate. Barnes is not expected to return.
Here’s a closer look at some of the team's notable unrestricted free agents:
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) and Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrate during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Magic Johnson wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
A fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers with his dog after the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers players and coaches ride double-deck buses during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Magic Johnson waves to Los Angeles Dodgers fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) and teammate Enrique Hernandez (8) celebrate during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to the crowd during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a photo after the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans wait for the start of the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans react during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series.
A fan looks on before the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration.
Los Angeles Dodgers players hold the baseball World Series trophy as they greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.
A young fan runs with a Los Angeles Dodgers flag before the start of the Dodgers 2025 World Series Championship parade on Nov. 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
Shohei Ohtani (L) and Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledge the crowd during the Dodgers 2025 World Series Championship parade on Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Dodgers players greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on November 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.
Fans watch as Los Angeles Dodgers players greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to fans during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles after winning the World Series on Nov. 3, 2025.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans react as the team bus passes them during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, after winning the World Series.
Los Angeles Dodgers fans wait for the start of the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.1 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) and Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrate during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.1 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan (80) and Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) celebrate during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.2 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter and Magic Johnson wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.3 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
A fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers with his dog after the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.4 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players and coaches ride double-deck buses during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.5 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers owner Mark Walter during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.6 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Magic Johnson waves to Los Angeles Dodgers fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.7 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.8 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw (22) and teammate Enrique Hernandez (8) celebrate during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.9 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to the crowd during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.10 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers pose for a photo after the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.11 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers fans wait for the start of the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.12 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.13 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers fans react during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series.14 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
A fan looks on before the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers World Series Celebration at Dodger Stadium on Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.15 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) wave to fans during the World Series championship parade and celebration.16 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players hold the baseball World Series trophy as they greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.17 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.18 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
A young fan runs with a Los Angeles Dodgers flag before the start of the Dodgers 2025 World Series Championship parade on Nov. 3, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.19 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Shohei Ohtani (L) and Freddie Freeman of the Los Angeles Dodgers acknowledge the crowd during the Dodgers 2025 World Series Championship parade on Nov. 3, 2025, in Los Angeles.20 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on November 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.21 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Fans watch as Los Angeles Dodgers players greet fans from an open-top bus during the team's victory parade after winning the World Series, in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025. The Los Angeles Dodgers conjured a stunning come-from-behind victory in extra innings to defeat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 and clinch back-to-back World Series on Nov. 1, in one of the greatest Major League Baseball championship deciders in history.22 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers players wave to fans during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles after winning the World Series on Nov. 3, 2025.23 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers fans react as the team bus passes them during the team's victory parade in Los Angeles on Nov. 3, 2025, after winning the World Series.24 / 24Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate back-to-back World Series titles with thousands of fans
Los Angeles Dodgers fans wait for the start of the World Series championship parade and celebration on Nov. 3, 2025.Dodgers' unrestricted free agents
Miguel Rojas, second baseman
Rojas remains a free agent but has continued to express his interest in returning to Los Angeles for the final year of his career.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Venezuelan recorded 76 hits, seven home runs, 27 RBIs and 35 runs in 290 at-bats during the regular season.
In the playoffs, he had five hits, three runs, a home run and two RBIs in 18 at-bats.
He proved to be a difference-maker in the World Series, producing a game-tying home run in the ninth inning of Game 7. He also made a crucial play at second base, throwing out the Toronto Blue Jays’ potential winning run at the plate.
Michael Conforto, outfielder
Conforto wasn't able to turn his season around to be a vital piece for the Dodgers during the World Series.
He produced a .202 average with a .649 OPS across 471 plate appearances as a left fielder. He did not participate during the Dodgers’ postseason run.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementKirby Yates, pitcher
Yates was dealing with a hamstring injury that took a toll on him, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters in September.
He finished with a 4-3 record and three saves after playing in 50 games for the Dodgers. He gave up 38 hits, 26 runs and nine home runs while striking out 52 in 41.1 innings pitched.
The veteran pitcher joined the Dodgers on a one-year deal worth $13 million at the end of January.
Evan Phillips, pitcher
The Dodgers declined to offer Phillips a contract over the weekend. As a non-tendered player, he is allowed to negotiate with any team, including the Dodgers.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe spent five seasons with the Dodgers but saw limited action this past season, playing in just seven games. Phillips started the season on the injured list with a right rotator cuff strain and had his season end early after undergoing Tommy John surgery in June. He allowed just four hits and struck out six in 5.2 innings of work. He recorded one save.
Nick Frasso, pitcher
Frasso was also non-tendered over the weekend. Once a highly thought of prospect by the franchise, the pitcher has not pitched in a major league game.
The 27-year-old made 43 appearances with Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2025 as he worked his way back from the shoulder surgery he had that kept him off the mound for the entire 2024 season.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementHe started seven games and finished with a 6-1 record. He allowed 80 hits, 47 earned runs and 10 home runs.
Michael Kopech, pitcher
Kopech allowed six hits, three earned runs and walked 13 while striking out 12 in 11 innings pitched across 14 appearances this season.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Will Dodgers re-sign Miguel Rojas? Free agency tracker
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