Height
6'0"
Weight
235 lbs
Age
31
College
Howard Coll. TX (J.C.)
Draft
2014, Rd 6, #181
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/L
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 444 | 3.72 | 32-28 | 546 | 1.34 | 425.2 | 78 |
| 2026 | | 1 | 0.00 | 0-0 | — | 0.00 | 1.0 | 0 |
| 2025 |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$72.0M
Guaranteed
$43.2M
AAV
$18.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
The Dodgers' four-year, $72M commitment to reliever Tanner Scott earns a D+ CVI, representing a significant overpay for what amounts to an above-average closer in today's market. While Scott brings legitimate swing-and-miss stuff and has posted solid numbers over the past two seasons, $18M annually places him in the upper echelon of reliever contracts alongside proven elite closers — a tier he simply hasn't reached consistently enough to justify. The deal becomes even more questionable when considering the Dodgers' organizational depth and analytical approach, as they've historically found comparable production from lower-cost internal options and reclamation projects. At 30 years old, Scott is entering the phase where reliever performance can become volatile, making the four-year term particularly risky given the inherent unpredictability of closer production year-over-year. Los Angeles clearly prioritized bullpen stability after their recent postseason runs, but this contract reflects the premium teams pay when they're bidding against themselves in free agency rather than letting market dynamics work in their favor.
Fan & Media Sentiment
The media narrative around Tanner Scott has cooled considerably from his hot start, settling into a cautious wait-and-see mode that reflects legitimate concerns about his reliability as the Dodgers' closer. While Scott delivered in high-leverage moments early in the season and showed the elite stuff that made him a premium free agent target, his recent injured list stint has amplified existing worries about durability — a critical flaw for any closer, regardless of talent level. The "unpredictability" concerns from Dodgers management suggest they're getting frustrated with the inconsistency from their expensive relief arm, which creates an awkward dynamic when you're paying top-dollar for supposed certainty in the ninth inning. Scott's B+ performance grade indicates he's actually pitching at an above-average level when healthy, making this a classic case where injury concerns and occasional wildness are overshadowing solid production. The fact that teammates still respect him enough to help with recruiting suggests the clubhouse chemistry isn't an issue, but Scott needs a sustained stretch of dominant, healthy closing to shift the narrative back in his favor. Right now, the sentiment reflects a fanbase and media contingent that wanted a shutdown closer and instead got a talented but mercurial arm who can't stay on the field consistently enough to justify the investment.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs TEX | W 8-7 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
| Sun, 4/5 | @ WAS | W 8-6 | - | - | - | 0 | - | - | - |
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