Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are facing challenges with their bullpen during the playoffs. Key pitcher Tanner Scott is unavailable due to a medical procedure, putting more pressure on the team's pitching resources. The Dodgers' bullpen has been underperforming this postseason, allowing more runs than the starting pitchers.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers' bullpen has allowed 13 earned runs in about 20 innings this postseason.
- Tanner Scott, a reliever, had a procedure to treat an abscess and will miss the NLCS.
- Justin Wrobleski replaced Scott on the Dodgers' roster for the NLDS.
- Scott's recovery is expected to take 1-2 weeks, and he may return for the World Series if the Dodgers advance.
- Scott recorded a 4.74 ERA and 1.26 WHIP with 60 strikeouts this season.
- The Dodgers' starting pitchers have allowed fewer earned runs (8) over a longer span (36 innings) than the bullpen.
- Rōki Sasaki is one of the Dodgers' key performers in the bullpen during the playoffs.
