Dodgers Receive Encouraging Update Regarding Tanner Scott's Injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is having its depth tested, but the team received a positive update regarding all-Star closer Tanner Scott.
www.newsweek.comHere’s the latest on Tanner Scott:
- A notable update in 2025: Tanner Scott suffered an elbow-related issue for the Dodgers, with MRI results later indicating no ligament or structural damage, allowing for a cautious recovery and a potential return to bullpen duties. This is the most recent confirmed medical update tied to his 2025 season with Los Angeles.[1]
- At the time, there was concern about his availability for the late-season stretch and any impending trade deadline decisions, given his role as closer and the Dodgers’ bullpen depth.[2]
- By September 2025, reporting suggested Scott had returned from the IL and rejoined the bullpen, contributing as the team navigated postseason opportunities, with his prior performance noted prior to the injury.[3]
- For broader context, ongoing coverage from outlets like ESPN, NBC Sports, and ESPN’s player bios continued to track his status, role, and performance across the Dodgers’ 2025 season and postseason fluctuations.[6][10]
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- Timeline snapshot: Injured in July 2025 → MRI shows no structural damage (late July 2025) → returns to bullpen by September 2025 → postseason context in October 2025.
If you’d like, I can pull more precise dates or pull current status for 2026 updates, and I can also summarize how his health affected Dodgers bullpen usage that season.