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Dodgers Eye Jhoan Duran as Tanner Scott’s Struggles Expose Bullpen Woes

Scott’s late-inning miscues have coincided with a rash of relief injuries driving Los Angeles to pursue Minnesota closer Jhoan Duran in defense of its playoff hopes.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 25: Tanner Scott #66 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks on the field during spring training workouts at Camelback Ranch on February 25, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images)
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Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott tosses a baseball after a two-run single by the Cleveland Guardians’ Nolan Jones during the eighth inning on Wednesday in Cleveland. The left-hander has five blown saves already this season, three in his past five appearances. (AP Photo/David Dermer)

Overview

  • Tanner Scott has recorded a 4.62 ERA with five blown saves in 25⅓ innings this season, including surrendering 10 runs over his last 4⅔ frames.
  • Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior attributes Scott’s decline to diminished velocity and misplaced strikes inside the zone that have led to harder, more predictable contact.
  • Injuries to Evan Phillips, Blake Treinen, Michael Kopech, Brusdar Graterol and Kirby Yates have left Los Angeles thin on high-leverage relief options.
  • Los Angeles is in talks to acquire Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran as it seeks to bolster its late-inning depth.
  • Manager Dave Roberts has defended extending grace to Scott early in his contract while warning that continued miscues will force the team to find more dependable bullpen solutions.