SAN DIEGO — The Los Angeles Dodgers activated reliever Tanner Scott from the injured list Friday before their key weekend series against the San Diego Padres.

The Dodgers optioned right-hander Matt Sauer to make room for Scott, who missed a month with left elbow inflammation.

Scott is 1-2 with a 4.14 ERA and 19 saves in 26 chances this season for the Dodgers, who signed the veteran left-hander away from the Padres last January with a four-year, $72 million deal. Scott led the majors with seven blown saves when he was sidelined July 22 after a series of rough outings.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn't immediately commit to using Scott as his closer before his team opened play at Petco Park. Los Angeles hasn't had a designated closer since Scott got hurt, with four relievers combining t

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