Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott had to leave Monday’s game against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning due to a potential injury. Scott was seen flexing his throwing arm before exiting while the Dodgers were leading 5-1. He had thrown 22 pitches when he departed, leaving runners on first and second with one out and a 3-2 count.
Kirby Yates took over but faced challenges, walking the first batter he encountered, which loaded the bases. He then allowed a sacrifice fly and narrowly avoided further trouble when Carlos Correa hit a deep fly ball, caught at the wall by James Outman, finalizing the Dodgers’ 5-2 victory.
This season has been challenging for Scott, who is in the first year of a four-year, $72 million contract. He has struggled significantly, recording seven blown saves and a 4.14 ERA, with his latest outing contributing to those numbers. The urgency for the Dodgers to acquire a strong late-inning reliever, already heightened ahead of the July 31 trade deadline, will likely increase if Scott is found to be sidelined for an extended period.
Following the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared that Scott experienced a “sting” in his forearm and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday. Roberts noted that Scott is “emotionally not well” and expressed concern over any pitcher who has to leave a game due to injury.
As the Dodgers navigate this situation, fans will be watching closely to see how Scott’s health evolves and what moves the organization might consider to bolster their bullpen depth. The team continues to showcase resilience, highlighted by their recent victory despite the uncertainty surrounding Scott’s condition.