The Dodgers are calling closer Tanner Scott’s injury a “lower-body” injury, and let’s just saying he’s hoping to put it “behind” him (hint there).

Scott, who struggled his first year as Dodgers closer (4.74) but is among the most talented pen arms, told The Post he’s throwing and has hopes he can rejoin the team for the World Series. He called the ailment an infection while a Dodgers official called it a cyst. Scott is working hard, but it’s uncertain if there’s enough buildup time to rejoin the team as a back-end reliever, which coincidentally is what his recent procedure accomplished.

Tanner Scott of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches during the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on September 26, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Getty Images

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