"There was no reason to believe Scott wouldn't perform as he was coming off an All-Star season where he sported a 1.18 ERA with the Miami Marlins and a 2.73 ERA with the San Diego Padres after being traded at the deadline. In 2025, Scott's All-Star form was long forgotten as he produced a 4.74 ERA across 57 innings last season. He recorded an MLB-leading 10 blown saves."
"The problems weren't limited to Scott; the rest of the relievers factored in as well. According to Fangraphs, the Dodgers' bullpen piled up in what they constitute as 96 meltdowns in 2025. That staggering number was a major reason L.A. didn't dominate as many expected them to, turning winnable games into crushing defeats. Still, the Dodgers managed to win 93 games and win the National League West for the fourth consecutive season."
Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Dodgers and was expected to assume the closer role. Coming off All-Star seasons with a 1.18 ERA (Marlins) and a 2.73 ERA (Padres), Scott instead posted a 4.74 ERA over 57 innings in 2025 and led MLB with 10 blown saves. The Dodgers' bullpen accrued 96 meltdowns per Fangraphs, contributing to lost games despite the team winning 93 games and the NL West. Scott expressed determination to correct mistakes—specifically avoiding hanging pitches with two strikes—and aims for a bounce-back 2026.
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