"Scott, who struggled his first year as Dodgers closer (4.74) but is among the most talented pen arms, told The Post he's throwing and has hopes he can rejoin the team for the World Series,"
"He called the ailment an infection while a Dodgers official called it a cyst. Scott is working hard, but it's uncertain if there's enough buildup time to rejoin the team as a back-end reliever, which coincidentally is what his recent procedure accomplished."
The Dodgers bullpen has been reshaped by injuries and unexpected performances. Evan Phillips and Brusdar Graterol are lost for the year, while Kirby Yates and Michael Kopech have been largely non-factors. Tanner Scott struggled this season and was abruptly removed from the NLDS roster after a minor procedure related to an infection or cyst. Rookie Roki Sasaki has emerged as a high-leverage reliever out of necessity. Scott reports that he is throwing and hopes to rejoin the team for the World Series, but there may not be enough time to rebuild him as a back-end reliever.
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