"And so it's about, for me, trusting the guys, and you do that by performing and going after guys, not pitching too careful. "Yeah, I'm going to go with the guys that I trust. And they're all talented in their own rights, but yeah, you're going to go with the guys you trust. So this is a great audition, opportunity, for each of them.""
"The closer situation has been far from ideal, with Tanner Scott occupying that role in his first year with the Dodgers. Scott has converted just 21 of 30 save opportunities in 2025. His ongoing struggle with allowing home runs has been an added source of frustration. The left-hander has given up 11 home runs this season at a rate of 1.9 per nine innings, both of which are career highs."
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is healthier than earlier in the season but remains inconsistent and underperforming in high-leverage moments. Tanner Scott has served as the closer in his first Dodgers season but converted only 21 of 30 save opportunities and has given up a career-high 11 home runs at 1.9 per nine innings. Kirby Yates, another offseason addition, has also failed to meet expectations. Manager Dave Roberts is seeking relievers he can trust late in games and continues to give opportunities to Michael Kopech, Scott, Blake Treinen and Yates, while praising Jack Dreyer as a bright spot. Competition for late-inning roles is open as the team pursues a pennant race.
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