{"id":680716,"date":"2026-04-22T02:48:48","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:48:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/680716\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T02:48:48","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T02:48:48","slug":"dodgers-news-las-closer-by-committee-approach-has-a-tanner-scott-catch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/680716\/","title":{"rendered":"Dodgers news: LA’s closer-by-committee approach has a Tanner Scott catch"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> enter a pivotal stretch as bullpen decisions continue to define their early-season identity. With injuries reshaping the pitching staff, manager Dave Roberts<\/a> and his coaching staff are navigating a fluid late-inning approach that could evolve quickly.<\/p>\n

Following the loss of offseason acquisition and star closer Edwin Diaz<\/a>, the Dodgers have shifted away from a traditional closer role. Instead, they have adopted a closer-by-committee model, prioritizing flexibility in high-leverage situations. While the strategy allows for matchup advantages, it also leaves room for uncertainty when games tighten late.<\/p>\n

Amid that uncertainty, Tanner Scott<\/a> has emerged as a central figure. After signing a significant deal prior to the 2025 season, Scott struggled to find consistency<\/a> in the closer role last year. However, his early performances in 2026 have shown improved command and sharper execution, positioning him as a potential frontrunner for save opportunities.<\/p>\n

Insight into the approach surfaced when the California Post’s Jack Harris shared Roberts\u2019 remarks on X, formerly Twitter, offering a clearer picture of how<\/a> the Dodgers plan to manage their bullpen.<\/p>\n

\u201cDave Roberts reiterated today that the Dodgers will go closer-by-committee for now \u2014 but said if he had to pick one guy who might get the most save opportunities, it would be Tanner Scott\u201d<\/p>\n

The statement suggests that while the committee approach remains in place, Scott could gradually take on a more prominent role. That possibility reflects both his recent form and the team\u2019s need for stability in the ninth inning.<\/p>\n

Even so, the club is unlikely to commit fully to a single closer in the near term. Roberts has emphasized adaptability, particularly given the volatility of bullpen performance over a long season.<\/p>\n

As Los Angeles continues to contend, late-inning execution will remain a focal point. If Scott sustains his current trajectory<\/a>, he could anchor the bullpen. Otherwise, the Dodgers will continue to rely on a flexible, matchup-driven approach to close games.<\/p>\n

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