"The Dodgers envisioned Scott as their primary closer when he signed a four-year, $72 million contract last offseason. He was coming off a year that included impressive performances against the Dodgers during the season and playoffs, and in particular when matched up against Shohei Ohtani. The left-hander had a 1.75 ERA with 84 strikeouts in 72 innings during the regular season and followed it up with four scoreless innings out of the San Diego Padres' bullpen in the postseason."
""First and foremost, obviously he had the injury during the playoffs. But he loved winning. It's fun to see guys' reaction after you win. He loved it, and I think as motivated as he was, I think it added even a little bit more. He's hungry. He's hungry to get back out there and be a big part of what we do in 2026, and I would definitely bet on him.""
Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract and was expected to be the Dodgers' primary closer. He entered 2025 after a season with a 1.75 ERA, 84 strikeouts in 72 innings and four scoreless postseason innings. In 2025 Scott experienced the worst season of his career and was limited by injuries, including left elbow inflammation and an unexpected abscess excision procedure that kept him out of the postseason. He finished 1-4 with a 4.74 ERA, a 4.70 FIP and a 1.26 WHIP. Dodgers executives and coaches voiced confidence that health and motivation could produce better results in 2026.
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