A new report indicates the Chicago Cubs were one of the top contenders for Tanner Scott before he joined the Los Angeles Dodgers.
World Series champs continue offseason spending spree with the addition of left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, who had 22 saves and a 1.75 ERA in 2024.
The Los Angeles Dodgers added to their embarrassment of riches by signing Tanner Scott to the largest reliever contract of the offseason.
Tanner Scott joined a stacked Los Angeles Dodgers team on Sunday, but the All-Star closer reportedly had a competitive offer on the table from the Chicago Cubs.
The Dodgers added another elite-caliber player to their team by inking the former Miami Marlins, San Diego Padres closer to a $72 million deal.
As The Athletic first reported last month, after re-signing Blake Treinen, the Dodgers saw acquiring Scott as their main bullpen priority. That remained true even as the club engaged the Milwaukee Brewers for a trade centered around Devin Williams, who acknowledged upon his arrival with the New York Yankees that he expected to be in Los Angeles.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their impressive offseason Sunday morning when they reportedly signed free agent reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 mil
The Los Angeles Dodgers are adding to their ballyhooed pitching staff, agreeing to a deal with left-handed closer Tanner Scott, multiple outlets reported Sunday.
Left-hander Tim Hill had a similar resurgence after the Yankees acquired him from the White Sox last season. A reunion with the lefty side-armer isn’t out of the question. The Yankees have also been linked to veteran left-handers Andrew Chafin and Brooks Raley.
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