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 (as of May 2026):
- In 2025, Tanner Scott was the Dodgers’ closer, with an injury scare in July that prompted an MRI to assess elbow/forearm status. The immediate news was cautiously positive, suggesting no ligament damage and a path to rest and rehab rather than a long-term absence [Newsweek 2025 update][CNN/Youtube summaries from 2025].
- He returned later in the season and remained a key bullpen piece, including appearances in the postseason context for Los Angeles, with reports highlighting his role and eventual return to the bullpen rotation after his injury stint [NBC Sports 2025 update][ESPN biography context].
- Through late 2025 into 2026, media coverage centered on his health status, bullpen role stability, and the Dodgers’ bullpen planning around potential injuries, with ongoing coverage of his performance in saves and high-leverage innings.
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