{"id":291761,"date":"2025-11-18T03:44:10","date_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/291761\/"},"modified":"2025-11-18T03:44:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T03:44:10","slug":"mlb-trade-rumors-los-angeles-dodgers-predicted-to-not-chase-102-million-new-york-mets-pitcher-amid-lingering-tanner-scott-setback-mlb-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/291761\/","title":{"rendered":"MLB trade rumors: Los Angeles Dodgers predicted to not chase $102 Million New York Mets pitcher amid lingering Tanner Scott setback | MLB News"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"MLBDodgers Tanner Scott throws vs Phillies (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching this offseason with caution after last year\u2019s expensive gamble on Tanner Scott didn\u2019t go as planned. The club invested $72 million in the left-handed reliever, only to watch him struggle to a 4.74 ERA while blowing 10 saves before losing his role to Roki Sasaki during the team\u2019s World Series push. That experience has clearly shaped how the Dodgers are handling this winter\u2019s free-agent market, especially when it comes to high-priced bullpen arms.With several contenders, including the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, and Toronto Blue Jays, reportedly preparing for a $102 million bidding war over elite closer Edwin D\u00edaz, Los Angeles appears reluctant to jump in. Instead, early indications suggest the Dodgers may pivot toward a more modest addition, focusing on Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks after Tampa Bay declined his 2026 team option.<\/p>\n

Why the Los Angeles Dodgers Are Stepping Back From the High-End Market<\/p>\n

According to USA Today\u2019s Jesse Yomtov, the organization may stay away from the expensive sweepstakes surrounding elite closer Edwin D\u00edaz. Yomtov wrote, \u201cWith Scott on the books for three more years, the Los Angeles Dodgers may prefer to stay out of the Diaz sweepstakes, which is expected to end in a four- or five-year deal worth about $100 million.\u201d His projection suggests that Los Angeles could target a more affordable arm instead.Scott finished 2025 with a 4.74 ERA in 61 regular-season games, blowing 10 saves before being replaced by Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers\u2019 World Series run. Despite the rocky debut season, the team still believes the 31-year-old can rebound after posting dominant numbers in 2023 and 2024.<\/p>\n

Pete Fairbanks Emerges as a Likely Target<\/p>\n

\"Trey<\/p>\n

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during the ninth inning in Game 4 of baseball’s National League Championship Series, Friday, Oct. 17, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo\/Ashley Landis)<\/p>\n

Rather than chase the biggest names on the board, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to show interest in Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Pete Fairbanks, who became available after the Rays declined his 2026 team option. Fairbanks profiles as a lower-risk, potentially high-upside addition who can serve as insurance for Scott while deepening the bullpen without massive financial commitment.<\/p>\n

Why Fairbanks Makes Sense for Los Angeles<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lower expected salary compared to D\u00edaz \u2022 Proven late-inning experience \u2022 Flexibility to work in multiple relief roles \u2022 Helps stabilize the bullpen without forcing Scott out of the pictureLos Angeles Dodgers\u2019 Recent Free-Agency ChallengesThe Tanner Scott signing is at the center of the Los Angeles Dodgers\u2019 cautious strategy. The organization invested heavily, expecting him to anchor the ninth inning for years. Instead, Scott missed the entire postseason and struggled to consistently command his pitches.<\/p>\n

Tanner Scott: Recent Performance Snapshot<\/p>\n

SeasonTeamERAGamesNotes 2023 Dodgers 2.04- Part of dominant two-year stretch 2024 Dodgers 2.04- Continued elite production 2025 Dodgers 4.74 61 Blew 10 saves, replaced by SasakiDespite the dip, the Dodgers are not ready to give up on him. With three years left on his contract, the front office remains confident he can return to form.<\/p>\n

Internal Changes and Offseason Losses<\/p>\n

The Dodgers\u2019 bullpen isn\u2019t the only area facing uncertainty. The team is also losing several players to free agency. Outfielder Michael Conforto is set to hit the market, and utility veteran Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez could depart as well. On top of that, longtime franchise icon Clayton Kershaw officially retired after an 18-year career.<\/p>\n

Dodgers\u2019 Notable Departures<\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Conforto \u2022 Kik\u00e9 Hern\u00e1ndez (potential departure) \u2022 Clayton Kershaw (retirement)Dodgers Still Hold a Strong Foundation for 2026Even with roster turnover and bullpen inconsistencies, Los Angeles remains one of the most complete teams in baseball. Between their star-studded lineup, deep rotation, and emerging younger talent, expectations remain high for another postseason appearance in 2026.Also read: MLB trade rumors: Boston Red Sox could pursue $185 million Cy Young to bolster rotation and improve title odds<\/a>The front office\u2019s decision to avoid a financial bidding war signals confidence in the roster they already have, along with a desire to avoid repeating costly mistakes. By looking toward more measured additions such as Pete Fairbanks, the Los Angeles Dodgers aim to strengthen their bullpen without mortgaging future flexibility.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Dodgers Tanner Scott throws vs Phillies (Image via Getty) The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching this offseason with…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":291762,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[558],"tags":[64,63,32129,1187,591,15431,16057,85,5787],"class_list":["post-291761","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-mlb","tag-au","tag-australia","tag-edwin-diaz","tag-los-angeles-dodgers","tag-mlb","tag-mlb-trade-rumors","tag-pete-fairbanks","tag-sports","tag-tanner-scott"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291761","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291761"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/291761\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/291762"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291761"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=291761"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=291761"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}