Will Tanner Scott Be Dodgers Closer? LA Front Office Answers

Shortly after winning the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed the best free agent reliever on the market.

Left-hander Tanner Scott agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the franchise. Despite Scott’s talent on the mound, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman typically avoids lucrative deals for free agent relievers.

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Scott’s contract suggests the Dodgers expect him to be a key piece of the bullpen for the next few seasons. The 2024 National League All-Star has could certainly serve as Dave Roberts’ go-to closer, but the Dodgers will likely…