The Los Angeles Dodgers have re-signed right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso to a minor league contract, according to Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Frasso, 27, had been non-tendered by the team in November, but the Dodgers have opted to keep the promising arm within the organization.
With his minor league deal in place, Frasso will have an opportunity to prove himself in Spring Training and potentially earn a future call-up. “Talented prospect who has had some injury trouble that has kept him from an MLB debut. Now, he remains in the org,” wrote Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
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A Prospect with Promise
Frasso was originally drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth round of the 2020 MLB Draft out of Loyola Marymount University. He was traded to the Dodgers in August 2022 and quickly ascended through the minor league ranks, reaching Triple-A by August 2023. Across 93 innings in 2023 at Double-A and Triple-A, Frasso posted a 3.77 ERA with a 26.8% strikeout rate and just 0.38 home runs allowed per nine innings. His strong performance earned him a spot on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster in November 2023 and a ranking as the team’s No. 2 prospect entering 2024, according to MLB.com.
Unfortunately, labrum surgery on his right shoulder, along with a hip clean-up procedure, sidelined Frasso for the entire 2024 season. He returned in 2025 but struggled, posting a 5.49 ERA over 77 innings in 43 appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City. His strikeout rate dipped to 19.7%, walks rose to 12.1%, and he allowed 10 home runs after previously giving up no more than four in a season.
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Injury History and Setbacks
Frasso’s injuries are not isolated. He previously underwent an internal brace procedure in 2021 to repair a partially torn UCL, and he finished 2025 on the 60-day injured list with an undisclosed ailment. These setbacks have delayed his long-awaited major league debut, which he has yet to make despite being on the 40-man roster and accruing just two days of MLB service time.
Pitching Arsenal and Potential
Despite recent struggles, Frasso’s prospect pedigree and underlying skills make him a low-risk, high-upside depth option for the Dodgers. In 2025, his fastball averaged 94.6 mph, thrown over half the time, supplemented by a changeup (26.2%) and slider (19.5%). Both the fastball and changeup have previously been graded as plus pitches. Over his minor league career, Frasso has compiled a 3.81 ERA in 229 innings with a 26.5% strikeout rate and 0.6 HR/9 allowed.
What Lies Ahead
For a Dodgers team that has bolstered its roster around stars like Edwin Díaz while continuing to explore fringe options, Frasso represents both depth and upside. If he can recapture his 2023 form, the right-hander could finally make his major league debut and contribute to the organization’s push in 2026.