TANNER SCOTT NEWS

Marlins LHP Tanner Scott wins year's last arbitration case Miami Marlins left-hander Tanner Scott won his arbitration case Saturday in the final one of the year.Scott was awarded $5.7 million as oppo...

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Tanner Scott beats Marlins in last salary arbitration case. Players finish 9-6

Left-hander Tanner Scott beat the Miami Marlins in the year’s final salary arbitration case, leaving players with a 9-6 margin in decisions this year

FEBRUARY 17, 2024 • Associated Press

Clinches playoff berth with save Scott picked up the save Saturday against Pittsburgh, striking out three over 1.1 innings while not allowing any hits or walks.

Impact Scott entered the contest with two outs and two runners on in the bottom of the eighth and was able to get the final out to hold Miami's 6-3 lead. He returned in the ninth and struck out the side to nail down his 12th save of the season as the Marlins clinched their first playoff berth since 2020 with the win. Scott has now converted his last three save opportunities and has struck out the side in two of his last three appearances.

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures 11th save Scott picked up the save in Friday's 4-3 victory over the Pirates. He retired all three batters faced without recording a strikeout.

Impact Scott needed only nine pitches to retire three Pirates bats in order for his 11th save. The lefty reliever has excelled in the Marlins closer role throughout September. Scott owns a 1.80 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB with eight saves over 15 innings this month.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from paternity leave Scott was activated from the paternity list ahead of Thursday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Scott missed Wednesday's doubleheader at Citi Field while welcoming a new addition to his growing family, but he is back in time for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old left-hander had been serving as the Marlins' primary closer prior to his brief absence and boasts an overall 2.38 ERA with 101 strikeouts through 75.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On paternity leave The Marlins placed Scott on the paternity list Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The Marlins will be without their primary closer for up to three days as Scott spends time with his expanding family. Huascar Brazoban (hamstring) was reinstated from the injured list to take Scott's roster spot.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Notches save No. 10 Scott struck out two in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 10th save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact The lefty fired nine of 12 pitches for strikes while breezing through Milwaukee's 8-9-1 hitters. Scott has been mostly outstanding since taking over the closer role in late August, converting eight of 10 save chances over his last 13 appearances while posting a 1.72 ERA, 0.83 WHIP and 15:1 K:BB through 15.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blown save, win Scott (9-5) blew the save, but picked up the win anyway Tuesday against the Mets. He allowed two runs on three hits over one inning.

Impact The 29-year-old was unable to preserve Miami's two-run, ninth-inning lead Tuesday, surrendering three hits and two runs to blow the save opportunity. Luckily, Jake Burger notched a walk-off base hit in the bottom of the inning, earning Scott the vulture victory. After seven consecutive scoreless outings, the southpaw has allowed runs in each of his last two appearances. Scott is now 9-for-13 in his save chances this season, with a 2.44 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and a 96:24 K:BB across 73.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns save Wednesday Scott did not allow a hit or a walk and struck out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Wednesday's 2-0 win over the Brewers.

Impact An error put a runner on base, but Scott easily pitched around that to earn his eighth save of the season. He's converted five straight save chances since a blown save Sept. 1 versus the Nationals. He's also gone 18.2 innings without allowing an earned run, though he gave up two unearned runs in that aforementioned blown save. The 29-year-old has a 2.21 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 93:24 K:BB through 69.1 innings on the year. Given Scott's good performance, he should close the year as Miami's primary closer.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Converts five-out save Scott picked up the save Sunday against the Phillies. He allowed one walk while striking out three over 1.2 scoreless innings.

Impact Scott came on in relief of Andrew Nardi with one out in the eighth inning. With the tying and go-ahead runs in scoring position, Scott struck out Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber to preserve a 5-4 lead before working around a walk and a hit-by-pitch in the ninth to earn his seventh save. The 29-year-old Scott has emerged as an elite closing option for Miami of late -- he hasn't allowed an earned run in his last 17.2 innings, striking out 21 while issuing just three walks in that span. He lowered his ERA to 2.24 on the season with a 1.04 WHIP and 92:24 K:BB across 68.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up sixth save Scott picked up the save Friday against Philadelphia. He allowed zero hits and zero walks while striking out one over a perfect inning.

Impact It was Scott's fourth save in five opportunities since taking over the closer's role from David Robertson in late August. Scott has now gone 16 consecutive innings spanning 14 appearances without allowing an earned run. Scott has quietly been one of the best relievers in baseball this season, holding a 2.30 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 89 strikeouts with seven wins, 24 holds and six saves over 66.2 innings.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down fifth save Scott picked up the save Tuesday against the Dodgers. He allowed a hit while striking out two over a scoreless inning.

Impact Scott seems to have firmly established himself as the new closer in Miami, seeing their last four save opportunities since David Robertson was removed from the role. Scott struck out a pair of Dodgers on Tuesday, working around a one-out single, to secure his fifth save in a 6-3 win. The left-hander has now gone 13 appearances (15 innings) without giving up an earned run, lowering his ERA to 2.33 with a 1.07 WHIP and 88:23 K:BB across 65.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Earns another save Scott picked up the save Sunday against the Nationals. He allowed one hit while striking out one over a scoreless inning.

Impact Scott's now gone 11 appearances (13 innings) without allowing an earned run. The left-hander has gotten the last three save opportunities in Miami since David Robertson was removed from the closing role. Overall, Scott's 4-for-7 in save chances with a 2.37 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 86:23 K:BB across 64.2 innings this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save Friday but gets win Scott (7-4) blew the save but picked up the win in Friday's 8-5 extra-innings victory over the Nationals, giving up two unearned runs on two hits over two frames. He struck out one...

Impact The southpaw couldn't stop the phantom runner from scoring in both the 10th and 11th innings, but a four-run eruption by the Marlins in the top of the 11th gave Scott plenty of cushion. He still hasn't been tagged for an earned run since July 31, posting a 0.00 ERA, 0.77 WHIP and 14:2 K:BB through 13 innings over the last month, and at least for the moment, Scott appears to be the answer for Miami at closer.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up save Sunday Scott earned his third save of the season Sunday after pitching a scoreless ninth to beat the Nationals 2-1. He allowed two hits and did not walk or strike out a batter.

Impact Reports earlier in the day Sunday surfaced that trade deadline acquisition David Robertson was being removed from the closer role, leaving Scott as the likely candidate to take over as the closer. Despite pitching Saturday as well, Scott's name was called on to handle things in the ninth. He allowed two singles but got Jacob Young to ground into a double play to end the game. Scott has now posted nine straight scoreless outings dating back to Aug. 2 and is having a fantastic year with a 2.55 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 83:23 K:BB in 60 innings.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could step in as new closer Scott appears to be the most likely candidate to step in as the Marlins' preferred closing option with Miami opting to remove David Robertson from the ninth-inning role, Craig Mish...

Impact The Marlins haven't confirmed as much, but Robertson looks to be on the outs as Miami's closer after he blew his second save in three chances in Saturday's loss to the Nationals. Robertson has blown three of seven save opportunities overall for the Marlins since he was acquired from the Mets in late July, while Scott has been far more reliable over the past month in his high-leverage spots. He has yet to allow a run in eight appearances in August and has struck out 12 while nabbing two wins and three holds and scattering four hits and two walks over 8.1 innings.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pitches through calf strain Scott (calf) tossed a 1-2-3 eighth inning en route to earning his 21st hold of the season in Sunday's 8-6 win over the Tigers.

Impact Scott was hampered a mild right calf strain in his previous appearance Friday, but he needed just one day off to move past the issue before being made available out of the bullpen for the series finale. He served as the primary setup man in front of the newly acquired David Robertson, who tossed a perfect ninth inning to secure his first save with the Marlins.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers mild calf strain Scott left Friday's game against the Tigers with a mild right calf strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The southpaw pitched two-thirds of an inning, giving up a run on two hits and a walk (JT Chargois allowed the inherited runner to score after Scott exited the game). Miami is downplaying the severity of the injury, but even a mild strain could threaten to push him to the injured list. Scott will need to show at least marginal improvement in the coming days.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pushing for save chances Scott will remain in a high-leverage role for the Marlins after manager Skip Schumaker gave a vote of confidence to A.J. Puk as the team's closer Friday, Craig Mish of the Miami He...

Impact The southpaw relievers have been trending in opposite directions lately, as Puk has given up seven runs with two losses and two blown saves over his last five appearances, while Scott has a 0.00 ERA and 13:2 K:BB through seven innings in July. Nonetheless, Schumaker will stick with Puk in the ninth inning for now, but if his struggles continue, Scott appears to be the next man up for save chances.

JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snags fourth win Scott (4-1) picked up the win in Sunday's victory over the A's, walking one batter in a scoreless eighth inning.

Impact The southpaw kept the game tied at 5-5 in the top of the eighth, and got rewarded when the Marlins took the lead in the bottom of the frame. Scott has reeled off 11 straight scoreless appearances, shaving nearly two runs off his ERA in the process, and on the season he sports a 3.21 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 39:15 K:BB through 28 innings. He also has nine holds and two saves in addition to his wins, and with A.J. Puk (elbow) closing in on his return, Scott figures to remain in a setup role.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up the win Sunday Scott (2-1) earned the win in Sunday's 4-3 victory over the Cubs. He allowed no runs on two hits over one inning.

Impact Scott worked around a pair of singles in the top of the eighth inning, coaxing a double-play ball from Nelson Velazquez to end the frame. Scott had a productive series against the Cubs, recording a win and a save over two scoreless innings. His ERA still sits at a subpar 5.25 with a 1.17 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB through 12 innings. The 28-year-old lefty was expected to share closing duties with A.J. Puk and Dylan Floro coming into the season, but he's fallen to a distant third on the depth chart. There's little reason to roster Scott at this point, outside of deeper holds leagues.

MAY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects first hold Scott struck out one in a perfect seventh inning Tuesday to record his first hold of the season in a win over the Giants.

Impact The southpaw appears to be behind both A.J. Puk and Dylan Floro for high-leverage opportunities in the Miami bullpen, but through seven appearances this season Scott now has a win, a save and a hold. He's also getting into a rhythm, reeling off four straight scoreless, no-hit outings with a 4:1 K:BB in 4.1 innings. The 28-year-old has been streaky throughout his career when it comes to maintaining his control, but while he's dialed in he'll have fantasy value in formats that value holds.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up first save of season Scott picked up the save Saturday against the Diamondbacks. He struck out one batter over a perfect inning.

Impact Scott looks to be sharing closer duties with Dylan Floro and A.J. Puk, who typically pitch after him. Both Floro and Puk pitched on Friday, which is why manager Skip Schumaker gave Scott the nod. The southpaw has now registered five straight scoreless appearances, and currently sports a stingy 1.06 WHIP.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nimmo's 2-run double sends Scherzer, Mets past Marlins 5-3

Brandon Nimmo broke a seventh-inning tie with a two-run double, sending Max Scherzer and the New York Mets to a 5-3 victory over the Miami Marlins

MARCH 30, 2023 • Associated Press

Named as candidate for saves Marlins manager Skip Schumaker mentioned Scott, A.J. Puk and Dylan Floro as being "in the mix" for closing situations to begin the season, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald repo...

Impact Both Scott and Floro have a similar amount of closing experience at the MLB level, while Puk, the No. 6 overall pick in the 2016 First-Year Player Draft, may profile as the most talented arm in the bullpen if he can enjoy the sustained run of health that has thus far eluded him in his professional career. The fact that Schumaker is a first-year manager makes it even more difficult to predict whether he'll end up setting on one of the aforementioned three pitchers or someone else to see the bulk of the save chances, or if he'll take a loose committee approach to the ninth inning for the balance of the campaign. Scott brings immense strikeout upside to the table and is fine to take a dart throw on late in drafts or pick up off the waiver wire with the hope that he falls into save chances, but his career-long control issues -- his 15.9 percent walk rate last season was the worst among all relievers who pitched at least 50 innings -- make it hard to envision him locking down the closing gig for the entirety of the campaign.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE