One of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ major free agent signings this past offseason was Tanner Scott, the best reliever available on the market. Scott was coming off a dominant season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres that saw him post a 1.75 ERA across 72 innings.
While plenty of attention went to the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Roki Sasaki, their offseason also included bolstering the bullpen with the additions of Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, along with re-signing Blake Treinen.
The San Diego Padres are off to a hot start in 2025 after an offseason that had many wondering what the state of the retooled team would be. There were a few key departures from the 2024 squad, but after earning the best record in baseball at this point in the season, it's safe to say that the team is doing just fine.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to an undefeated start despite Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman combining to miss half of the team’s games thus far and noted offseason addition Tanner Scott falling short of expectations.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen during the offseason by signing Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract. Scott’s contract included a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money.
For a few months, it appeared the Los Angeles Dodgers had figured out their closer situation. It was reported that manager Dave Roberts named newly-acquired Tanner Scott as the team's official closer, but as Opening Day quickly approaches, it seems that may no longer be the case.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently sought bullpen upgrades, and Tanner Scott has emerged as a potential ninth-inning weapon. But is he truly a reliable closer?
Dodgers right-hander Evan Phillips missed the World Series last year due to shoulder troubles, but the full scope of his injury was never made clear until camp opened this week.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has found success over recent seasons with a versatile approach rather than strictly operating under set roles. That’s primarily amounted to not having a designated closer, but there appears to be a small shift in philosophy for 2025.
The lefty has pitched to a 2.04 ERA in 150 innings of work with a 2.53 FIP over the past two seasons, picking up 34 saves in 40 chances along the way.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added onto what should be an impressive bullpen with the signing of Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract that includes a reported $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their bullpen with the signing of Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract that includes a reported $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money.
The Chicago Cubs were, perhaps, an hour too late and a dollar too short in their publicized pursuit of free agent closer Tanner Scott. It was reported Sunday that the 30-year-old lefty, widely regarded as the best closer on the market this offseason, signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
They are not slowing down in their quest to repeat as World Series champions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are intent on continuing their reign of terror over Major League Baseball, and they have spent big on yet another free agent.
The Dodgers are clearly betting on his performance to remain as elite as it has been the past two seasons.
The Los Angeles Dodgers may not be done trying to beat the rest of Major League Baseball into submission.
The market may be heating up for free agency’s top reliever.
Tanner Scott is arguably the best reliever remaining on the free agent market, so it isn't a surprise that another team has emerged as a suitor for him.
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The Braves have done nothing but two things this offseason — cut payroll and bolster the depths of the organization. But Alex Anthopoulos won’t be dormant for the entire winter.
This article is part of a series evaluating potential free agent and trade acquisitions for the Arizona Diamondbacks entering the 2025 season. The Diamondbacks have slowly begun the process of building their roster back up from its post-2024 form.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as the best fit for San Diego Padres free agent Tanner Scott, according to Bleacher Report. The Padres struck three deals on the day of this year's trade deadline, including a six-player trade for the left-hander.
Tanner Scott is arguably the best available free agent reliever this offseason and he is most likely leaving San Diego to find a future elsewhere. Scott was a top target at this year’s trade deadline and is expected to be the most in-demand reliever in free agency.
The Padres made two of the biggest bullpen deals in the league to help bolster the back end of their pitching staff.
The Diamondbacks and Mariners are among the teams “thought to be vying for” the Marlins closer, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
The Philadelphia Phillies may be looking to the other end of the division for reinforcements.
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