"Yeah, I think that Tanner getting a grasp on his slider is one thing. I think that he's kind of working through, whether it's grips, shapes, both. You would expect that the velocity will be consistent as we build up, where right now I think it's 96, something like that. But I think the velocity will tick up with the adrenaline, using the fastball in different locations."
"But honestly, it's more of waiting to see him face some Major League hitters and see how it plays. And I do expect him to have a much better season than he did last year. But like I always say, the hitters will tell you."
"If Scott can get back on track, he will combine with Edwin Díaz to form one of the most effective bullpens in baseball. It's a scenario that has to intrigue Roberts, given the struggles the group faced last year."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed closer Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract expecting him to dominate the ninth inning. However, his first season disappointed with a 4.74 ERA, 1.26 WHIP, and declining strikeout rate of 25% compared to his previous 30%. Manager Dave Roberts remains confident Scott will rebound, noting he's working on his slider grip and shape while building velocity. Roberts expects Scott's performance to improve significantly once he faces major league hitters in regular season play. Combined with Edwin Díaz, Scott could form an elite bullpen pairing to address the Dodgers' 21st-ranked bullpen ERA of 4.27 from 2024.
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