Overview

• The Dodgers signed All-Star closer Tanner Scott to a four-year, $72 million contract, adding a powerful arm to their bullpen.
• Reports suggest the team is nearing a deal with two-time All-Star reliever Kirby Yates, pending a physical, following his stellar 2024 season with the Texas Rangers.
• These moves come as the Dodgers aim to solidify their bullpen, which already features elite talent like Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki.
• The Dodgers are exploring trades, including potentially moving veteran reliever Ryan Brasier, to address a roster crunch caused by their recent additions.
• Critics argue the Dodgers' high payroll, surpassing $375 million, creates competitive imbalances, while fans see their strategy as a commitment to sustained dominance.