The Los Angeles Dodgers face a pivotal decision as reliever Tanner Scott pushes for a World Series roster spot. His return could reshape the Dodgers bullpen and add needed depth as the team aims for back-to-back championships.

Scott signed a four-year, $72 million deal last offseason to anchor the bullpen but struggled through a difficult 2025 campaign. He posted a 4.74 ERA, led MLB with 10 blown saves, and saw his fastball dip from 97 mph to 94-95. Elbow inflammation sidelined him in July, and surgery on October 8 to drain a lower-body abscess kept him out of the NLDS. Rookie Justin Wrobleski filled his spot.

Now, Scott has resumed throwing sessions. Dodgers coaches are monitoring simulated games this week to gauge his readiness. MLB rules allow reinstatement between rounds, meani

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