The Los Angeles Dodgers’ offseason waste continues with the addition of left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, according to multiple media reports.
The two sides reportedly agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract that would see the reigning World Series champions acquire free agent Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki to augment an already talented pitching staff. The deal was completed less than 48 hours after it was acquired.
Scott, 30, was one of the most effective relievers last season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres, posting nine wins, 22 saves and a 1.75 ERA.
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Scott, who was named an All-Star for the first time in his career last season, was widely seen as a top closer on the free agent market this offseason. In 2024, he held batters to a .179 batting average and averaged 10.5 strikeouts per nine innings.
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He joins a Dodgers bullpen that already included right-handers Michael Kopech and Blake Treinen as closing options.
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The Dodgers’ 2025 luxury tax payroll is currently projected to exceed $375 million, about $70 million more than the next-highest team, the Philadelphia Phillies.
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