Tanner Scott has signed a lucrative four-year, $72 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, which includes a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred payments. Making this deal noteworthy, it positions him among the highest-paid relief pitchers in MLB history. Although Scott attracted significant interest from teams like the Chicago Cubs, who offered a competitive $66 million, the Dodgers secured him. In a press conference, Scott expressed his admiration for the Dodgers, emphasizing California as his home and discussing the joy of joining a competitive team.
Scott added: "California is home for me. My wife and I talked about this during free agency, and the Dodgers are always an organization that we’ve admired."
Scott's new contract places him among the top relief pitchers in MLB history, highlighting the financial commitment the Dodgers made to strengthen their bullpen.
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