The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly agreed to terms with free agent reliever Tanner Scott
The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to terms with free agent closer Tanner Scott on a four year, $72 million deal, per reports.
The 30 year old Scott was originally part of the Baltimore Orioles’ organization, putting up a 4.73 ERA over 170 appearances for them before being dealt to the Miami Marlins prior to the 2022 season. Scott put up a 4.31 ERA and a 3.67 FIP in 2022 while saving 20 games for Miami, but then took a big step forward in 2023, dropping his walk rate by more than 50% while putting up a 2.31 ERA and 2.17 FIP.
Scott was traded to the Padres at the deadline, and between the two clubs, put up a 1.75 ERA and 2.92 FIP. The Dodgers reportedly had Scott as one of their top targets this offseason.
Bob Nightengale says the Boston Red Sox offered more years at a higher AAV than the Dodgers, so kudos to the BoSox for once again immediately leaking that they were right there and almost landed someone they didn’t get.