The Dodgers’ struggling bullpen ranks 19th in MLB earned run average but management maintains faith in veteran relievers.
Injuries to key relievers including Alex Vesia and Michael Kopech have compounded the unit’s 4.21 ERA and recent late-game collapses.
Despite considering alternatives like Shohei Ohtani, the team believes their high-profile signings will turn things around before October.
It was like Orel Hershiser could hear what Dodger fans were screaming at their TV.
Because, as slumping closer Tanner Scott came trotting into a nightmare ninth inning in Baltimore on Saturday night, the club’s color analyst on SportsNet LA immediately tried to offer a rationalization for his entrance.
“You might be asking, why Tanner Scott tonight?” Hershiser said, moments after the SNLA br