Overview
- Over his last seven outings, Scott has allowed 12 runs in six innings, logged two losses and three blown saves, and now carries a 4.72 ERA.
- Five high-leverage relievers are on the injured list—Evan Phillips, Michael Kopech, Kirby Yates, Brusdar Graterol and Luis Garcia—forcing reliance on rookies and waiver-wire pickups.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Scott's stuff remains solid but his missed locations have undermined his effectiveness in late-inning roles.
- Shohei Ohtani hit his NL-leading 23rd homer Monday and cranked 15 homers in May, tying a Dodgers record, but the offense has struggled to support late-game pitching.
- Monday's 4-3 loss to the Mets cut Los Angeles's lead in the National League West to one game over the San Diego Padres after back-to-back defeats.