LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers, who have not used closer Tanner Scott this postseason, no longer trusting him to pitch in crucial situations, removed him from their postseason roster Thursday before Game 4 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
The Dodgers received permission from MLB to take him off their roster and replace him with left-handed reliever Justin Wrobleski.
Scott, who received a four-year, $72 million free agent contract, is now ineligible to pitch for the Dodgers until the World Series, if the Dodgers advance.
Scott, who had warmed only briefly in their NL wild card series against the Cincinnati Reds, underwent an “abscess incision" in his lower body, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts calling it a minor procedure.
“I don't know a whole lot about it, to be quite honest with you," Roberts said. “But I do know that he's recovering well. And it took place [Wednesday] night. That's kind of where we're at."
