Tanner Scott faces hitters for first time since suffering injury
The Dodgers lost the division lead after being swept by the Angels but the team's injured closer is nearing a return to the bullpen.
clutchpoints.comHere’s the latest on Tanner Scott.
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In 2025, Tanner Scott was the Dodgers’ closer, but he suffered an elbow-related issue in July that required an MRI; initial reports suggested elbow inflammation with no ligament damage, giving a cautiously hopeful update about his recovery timeline. This injury prompted concerns about bullpen depth during the Dodgers’ playoff push, with updates in the following weeks indicating he was progressing and nearing a potential return, though exact return dates varied by report. A contemporaneous report from a video recap described the MRI decision and the team’s cautious approach to his availability for upcoming games.[1][2][3]
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Later in 2025, there were continued notes that Scott was participating in throwing programs and simulated innings as part of his road back, with optimism that he would rejoin the bullpen in the coming weeks, but the Dodgers remained mindful of preserving his health for the postseason run.[2]
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For broader context, several outlets including ESPN tracked Tanner Scott’s status throughout 2025, aggregating injury updates, game highlights, and bullpen implications for the Dodgers during the season.[7]
If you’d like, I can pull the most recent updates from specific outlets (e.g., ESPN, Newsweek, or Dodgers coverage) and summarize their latest reports with direct quotes. I can also provide a quick timeline of his injury and return milestones or create a brief status table. Would you like me to do that?
Citations:
- Latest injury update with MRI and elbow inflammation details.[1]
- Progression to throwing programs and simulated innings with return hopes.[2]
- MRI decision coverage and injury timeline recap.[3]
- ESPN injury tracking and updates on Tanner Scott.[7]