Dodgers' Tanner Scott Admits Expectations of $72 Million Contract Weighed on Him

"Los Angeles Dodgers closer Tanner Scott revealed the expectations of his four-year, $72 million contract have affected his performance this season. Scott has featured in 58 games for LA this season, posting a 4.64 ERA through 54.1 innings pitched. He has nine blown saves in 2025, which is more than his previous two seasons combined. The Dodgers signed Scott in the offseason following a sub-2.00 ERA All-Star season with the Miami Marlins and San Diego Padres."

""Anyone that would say no (they don't feel it) is probably lying," Scott said. "You always want to perform to the standard that you believe you are and the team and the fans see you as. When (stuff) goes south, you never want it to happen. But if baseball was easy, everyone would be playing it." Scott has struggled for consistency this season, especially in in the couple of weeks following his return from the injured list."

Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after a sub-2.00 ERA All-Star season. He has appeared in 58 games in 2025, recording a 4.64 ERA across 54.1 innings and nine blown saves, more than his previous two seasons combined. Scott acknowledged feeling pressure from contract expectations and admitted he has not met his own or the team's standards. He struggled particularly after returning from the injured list, allowing a walk-off homer and later a walk-off grand slam, but has since posted four scoreless outings and recently earned a save.

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