Tue Jan 21 15:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Dodgers Bolster Bullpen with Record-Breaking Deal for Tanner Scott
**Los Angeles, CA –** The Los Angeles Dodgers have made another significant splash in the offseason, agreeing to a four-year, $72 million contract with left-handed reliever Tanner Scott, according to multiple sources. The deal, which includes a $20 million signing bonus and deferred payments, reportedly makes Scott the highest-paid reliever on the free agent market.
Scott, 30, joins a stacked Dodgers bullpen that already includes notable names like Michael Kopech, Blake Treinen, and Evan Phillips. Over the past two seasons with the Marlins and Padres, Scott showcased his dominance, compiling a 2.04 ERA in 146 appearances, striking out 188 batters while pitching 150 innings.
This signing follows a flurry of activity for the reigning World Series champions. The Dodgers have already added starting pitcher Blake Snell, outfielder Teoscar Hernandez, and outfielder Michael Conforto, as well as Korean second baseman Hyeseong Kim. They also extended the contract of Tommy Edman and notably signed Japanese pitching sensation Roki Sasaki.
The addition of Scott pushes the Dodgers’ projected luxury tax payroll to an estimated $375 million, significantly outpacing the rest of the league. Only the New York Yankees are projected to have a competitive balance tax payroll exceeding $300 million. MLB.com was the first to report the agreement. The signing is considered a final piece in the Dodgers’ busy off-season puzzle, further cementing their status as a powerhouse contender for the 2024 season.
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