Dodgers GM Has 3-Word Response to Adding Top Reliever This Offseason
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers are working to improve their team's pitching for the next season. They signed reliever Tanner Scott, but he struggled with performance issues. Despite this, their general manager, Brandon Gomes, considers adding another top reliever as a "nice-to-have" rather than a necessity.Key Facts
- The Dodgers faced many pitching injuries and an unreliable bullpen in the past season.
- Tanner Scott was signed for four years at $72 million after a successful 1.75 ERA season.
- Scott had performance issues with the highest ERA since 2021 and 10 blown saves.
- The Dodgers bullpen tied for the most wins in relief with 44 but also for the sixth-most losses with 33.
- The bullpen's save percentage was 63 percent, matching the league average.
- Brandon Gomes is hesitant to make significant spending on more relievers, citing other roster needs and injured players returning.
- The Dodgers aim to strengthen their team for a potential second consecutive title defense season.
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