LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a four-year, $72 million contract with left-handed pitcher Tanner Scott.
Contract Details:
- Duration: Four years
- Total Value: $72 million
Tanner Scott’s Background:
- Age: 30
- Previous Teams: Baltimore Orioles (2017-21), Miami Marlins (2022-24), San Diego Padres (2024)
- 2024 Season: Scott started with the Miami Marlins, recording a 6-5 record with a 1.18 ERA and 18 saves before being traded to the San Diego Padres on July 30. With the Padres, he went 9-6 with a 1.75 ERA and 22 saves, adding three wins and four saves in 28 games.
- Career Stats: A combined 31-24 record with a 3.56 ERA, 55 career saves, and 468 strikeouts in 368.2 innings.
- Draft: Originally drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the sixth round of the 2014 First-Year Player Draft out of Howard College.
Performance Highlights:
- 2024 All-Star: Scott had an impressive season, earning All-Star honors.
- Consistency: Over his eight-season career, Scott has proven to be a reliable reliever with strong strikeout capabilities.
The Dodgers will introduce Tanner Scott at an introductory press conference scheduled for 12:00 p.m. in the Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium.
This acquisition strengthens the Dodgers’ bullpen with a proven left-handed pitcher who has demonstrated exceptional performance in the National League West.
