US EditionDodgers Place Left-Hander Tanner Scott on IL with Elbow Inflammation
LOS ANGELES COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, JUL 22 – Tanner Scott, who leads the Dodgers with 19 saves but has seven blown saves, is sidelined with elbow inflammation, intensifying the team's urgent need for bullpen reinforcements before the trade deadline.
- A 'stinging sensation' in Scott's forearm led to his placement on the 15-day injured list and an MRI scheduled for Tuesday.
- Despite high expectations, Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract, and his 4.14 ERA in 47 outings with 19 saves underscores his uneven season.
- With key bullpen arms on the injured list, and the Dodgers recalled Alexis Díaz from Triple-A Oklahoma City to bolster the relief corps.
- The manager said 'intensifying' the need for high-leverage arms before next week's trade deadline, and added plans for a closer-by-committee.
- After the July 31 trade deadline, while Dave Roberts said he remains 'hopeful' about Scott's return this season.
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Dodgers place LHP Scott on IL
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Dodgers put Tanner Scott on IL, but exam shows no ligament damage
LOS ANGELES — As much as any area of the team, the bullpen carried the Dodgers to their World Series title last season. It’s going to need some work before that can happen again. Tanner Scott is the latest high-leverage reliever sidelined by injury. He left Monday night’s game after feeling “something in his forearm” and was placed on the injured list on Tuesday. Scott underwent an MRI on Tuesday which showed inflammation but no ligament damage.…
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