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Who's the Dodgers closer? Tanner Scott ... maybe
TL;DR
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Tanner Scott may be the team's closer as Edwin Díaz is set for elbow surgery and won't return until after the All-Star break.
Key points
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is considering Tanner Scott as closer.
- Edwin Díaz is undergoing elbow surgery.
- Díaz is expected to be out until after the All-Star break.
- Díaz signed a $69 million contract with the Dodgers.
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Tanner Scott pitches against the New York Mets earlier this season. (Ronaldo Bolanos / Los Angeles Times)
Who’s your closer, Dave Roberts?
The Dodgers’ manager paused and thought about it before offering an answer. Edwin Díaz, the closer the Dodgers signed for $69 million, is scheduled to undergo elbow surgery Wednesday and is not expected to return until after the All-Star break.
“I would say, probably, Tanner Scott,” Roberts said.
The Dodgers signed Scott for $72 million before last season, but he lost the closer’s role during the season and did not pitch in the postseason.
In his first 10 appearances this season, Scott has given up one run in 8⅔ innings, with no walks and eight strikeouts.
Roberts, asked why he offered Scott as his answer, paused again.
“Don’t have an answer,” Roberts said. “I honestly don’t know. Tanner could pitch in the seventh tonight, and Blake (Treinen) could get the save. It’s kind of day to day.”
Alex Vesia has not given up a run in 8⅔ innings, with three walks and 10 strikeouts. Of the Dodgers’ six saves this season, Diaz has four and Vesia has two.
Q&A
Why is Edwin Díaz undergoing elbow surgery?
Edwin Díaz is undergoing elbow surgery due to an injury that has placed him on the injured list.
When is Edwin Díaz expected to return to the Dodgers?
Edwin Díaz is not expected to return until after the All-Star break.
Who is Tanner Scott and what is his role with the Dodgers?
Tanner Scott is a pitcher for the Dodgers and is being considered as the team's closer in light of Edwin Díaz's injury.
What was the contract value for Edwin Díaz with the Dodgers?
Edwin Díaz signed a contract worth $69 million with the Dodgers.
