Tanner Scott

Edwin Díaz is out until at least the second half following elbow surgery, and Scott has quietly posted a 0.67 ERA with three May saves while absorbing the Dodgers' ninth-inning work. He hasn't been named closer, but he's getting the calls. If he's under 50% in your league, the opportunity cost of not adding him is real.

With Díaz out 3 months, Scott is the frontrunner for the Dodgers' closer role. Elite left-handed reliever with swing-and-miss stuff. Add immediately in all formats — this is the biggest saves opportunity of the month.

Scott leads the Dodgers with 14 saves (62% team save share) while Edwin Diaz completes his rehab from April elbow surgery. Diaz appeared in Single-A Ontario on July 11 and is targeting a major-league return within 1-2 weeks per Dave Roberts, though the Dodgers are being cautious given the elbow history. Every save Scott earns right now has an expiration date — hold but track the Diaz rehab closely.

Scott has been solid filling for Edwin Diaz (2.56 ERA, 13 saves), but Diaz began a rehab assignment with Single-A Ontario on July 11 and is working his way back. Dave Roberts stressed Diaz still has 'a command of getting major-league hitters out' to prove — but once cleared, Scott reverts to setup. Every save Scott earns right now has an expiration date.

Still closing for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz on the 60-day IL, but Diaz is targeting a post-All-Star return. Scott has been exceptional — 14 saves, 2.40 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, 36:3 K:BB over 30 innings. The role ends the moment Diaz is healthy. Hold through at least this week; plan your exit strategy before the Diaz activation window opens.

Closing for the Dodgers with Edwin Diaz on the 60-day IL (elbow). 14 saves, 2.40 ERA, 0.73 WHIP, and a 36:3 K:BB ratio over 30 innings — elite closer-quality performance. The catch: Diaz is targeting a post-All-Star return and signed for $69M/3 years. Once healthy, Diaz gets the job back. Time-limited role; hold Scott now and plan a transition point.

Still closing while Edwin Díaz (60-day IL, loose bodies in elbow) works toward a post-ASB return — Díaz threw live BP and is targeting July 21. Scott has 12 saves with a 2.02 ERA across 38 appearances. The clock is ticking: if Díaz returns healthy around July 21 as expected, Scott reverts to a holds-only asset. Ride the saves until then, but make the switch quickly.

Closing for the Dodgers while Edwin Díaz (60-day IL, loose bodies in elbow) targets a post-All-Star return. Scott has 12 saves with a 2.02 ERA in 38 appearances. Enjoy the saves while you have them — Díaz threw live BP this week and is on track to return around July 21.

Scott is operating as the Dodgers' primary closer with Edwin Díaz (elbow surgery, April 22) targeting a second-half return. His 1.04 ERA through the first three months of the season is a massive turnaround from a 4.74 ERA in 2025. Manager Dave Roberts has confirmed Scott gets the bulk of save opportunities, but a committee of Scott, Alex Vesia, and Blake Treinen is in use. Díaz's return — likely August — immediately restores the original hierarchy. Own Scott now and plan to monitor the Díaz rehab timeline.

Edwin Diaz had surgery and is targeting a post-All-Star break return, leaving Tanner Scott and Alex Vesia splitting ninth-inning work for the Mets. Scott has the superior track record and is the safer of the two to roster. The window is 4-6 weeks before Diaz returns — viable in 15-team leagues, borderline in standard.

Serving as de facto closer since Edwin Díaz's elbow surgery sidelined him for the first half. Manager Roberts has given him the majority of save chances; Alex Vesia also sees ninth-inning work. Treat as closer-primary-with-committee-element. 1.25 ERA makes him worth rostering in any format.

De facto closer since Edwin Díaz's elbow surgery (out until at least the second half). Dave Roberts stated Scott gets the majority of save chances. 1.25 ERA, 25 K in 21.2 IP in 2026. Alex Vesia also sees ninth-inning work — treat this as primary-with-committee-element, not fully locked.

Scott has posted a 0.67 ERA with three May saves in 20 appearances while filling Edwin Díaz's role (out with elbow surgery until at least the second half). No official closer title, but he's getting the ninth-inning calls. Monitor when Díaz's return timeline hardens.

Edwin Díaz is out with elbow surgery until at least the second half. Scott has posted a 0.67 ERA with three May saves in 20 appearances and is getting the ninth-inning calls. The Dodgers haven't named him closer officially, but he's getting the opportunities. Monitor when Díaz's return timeline hardens — Scott's value depends on Díaz remaining sidelined.

10-game scoreless streak with elite peripherals (0.48 WHIP, 38.9% K-BB%). The Dodgers' 9th is unquestionably his. Top-10 RP rest of season.

0.574 WHIP with 14 K vs. 2 BB across 15.2 IP since April 4. Scott is now the unquestioned Dodgers closer even when Edwin Díaz returns. Top-8 RP rest of season.

Díaz transferred to 60-day IL Sunday — Scott is the Dodgers' primary closer through at least mid-July. Alex Vesia still gets the occasional high-leverage look. The role is secure; just temper save-count expectations because LA's offense often blows games open.

Roberts continues to mix Scott with Vesia and Treinen — and continues to use Scott in losing high-leverage spots, which kills his fantasy value. Sell if you can; the talent is real but the role isn't producing.

Roberts is still mixing and matching with Vesia and Treinen. Closer Monkey notes Scott was deployed in losing high-leverage spots again — fantasy value remains low until Roberts commits. Sell if you can find a believer.

Roberts continues to burn Scott in non-save high-leverage spots, killing his fantasy value despite real talent. Vesia and Treinen rotate in 9th-inning roles with no clear hierarchy. Sell if you can find a believer; otherwise just stomach the volatility.

Still no clear hierarchy between Scott, Alex Vesia, and Blake Treinen, despite Scott's prior dominance. Roto Riteup flagged the situation as one to avoid — none of the three are reliable for saves week to week. Don't pay closer prices for any of them.

Gave up the go-ahead HR Friday and confidence is shaky with Díaz out. Alex Vesia lurking as the next man up. Scott still has the most saves but the leash is shortening. Hold but have Vesia stashed.

Gave up the go-ahead homer to Swanson on Friday after Treinen blew the save in the 8th. The Dodgers' closer situation is a mess with Díaz out. Scott still has the most saves but confidence is shaky. Vesia lurking.

Díaz out ~3 months (elbow surgery). Scott getting bulk of chances; Vesia has 2 saves and a 0.00 ERA in 8.2 IP as the secondary option.

Frontrunner for Díaz's closer role. Elite LHP reliever. Add immediately — biggest saves opportunity of the month. Vesia and Treinen also in the mix.