"In search for bullpen reinforcements last offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract. The left-hander had emerged as one of the best closers in baseball and went into the 2025 season expecting to lock down the ninth inning for the Dodgers. However, Scott's first year in L.A. was anything but successful as he posted career-worsts in several categories."
""He's certainly one of the guys in that group," Gomes said. "I think we've seen it in the past with guys, there is reliever volatility. Unfortunately, we've seen this happen in the past with other great relievers. So our full belief is that Tanner is gonna come back and have a great year for us next year, and be right there in the mix to pitch at the back end of games.""
"Whether it was due to mechanics, health, possibly tipping pitches, or just the normal volatility that can occur from year to year with relievers, Scott struggled to find a rhythm in his first season with the Dodgers. One constant during Scott's up and down year was support from manager Dave Roberts and the rest of the organization. That continues to hold true as the Dodgers hope Scott can be more of a factor for them in 2026."
Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason after emerging as a top closer. He struggled in 2025, finishing 1-4 with a 4.74 ERA, 4.70 FIP, 1.26 WHIP and ten blown saves across 57 innings in 61 appearances. Possible causes included mechanics, health issues, pitch tipping, and typical reliever volatility. The Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts continued to support Scott. General manager Brandon Gomes expressed confidence that Scott will rebound and compete for back-end innings in 2026. Scott was on postseason rosters but did not pitch due to a medical procedure and lack of clearance.
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