Tanner Scott, who was widely viewed a the top free-agent reliever this offseason, will be heading to the Dodgers. Read more on Boston.com.

There have been conflicting reports regarding the Red Sox pursuit of relief pitcher Tanner Scott who ultimately landed with the Dodgers. The most recent report is not a good look for the Boston organization.

Tanner Scott won't be coming to Boston after signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Dodgers. So where can the Red Sox turn for relief help before spring training?

Left-handed reliever Tanner Scott was the top free agent remaining on the market, and Boston had been poking around, but Scott agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, according to MLB insider Mark Feinsand.

Ask most Boston Red Sox fans who they want locking down games for them in 2025, and the name Tanner Scott won't be far from their lips. Scott is the consensus best relief pitcher available in free ...

Before Tanner Scott joined the Dodgers, he had interest from three AL East teams. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

The Boston Red Sox were linked to Scott in the offseason despite signing Aroldis Chapman. It’s unclear if Chapman will be Boston’s closer, but once the team signed him, Scott seemed unlikely. Scott had a dominant 2024 season that saw him amass a 1.75 ERA in 72 games between the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres.

Former New York Yankees reliever and 16-year veteran David Robertson is predicted to join the Boston Red Sox as a free agent.

As currently constituted, the Red Sox have an intriguing bullpen with an underrated ceiling but an undeniably low floor. Chapman, Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, Garrett Whitlock and Justin Wilson, all are capable relievers, while youngster Luis Guerrero is a potential closer of the future.

Estevez is an All-Star level player, and has gotten even better since then. Last season, he had a 2.45 ERA with 50 strikeouts and 26 saves in 54 games. He also has a WHIP of .909,

The Boston Red Sox need to ... less expensive than someone like Scott. But, he could give the team a much-needed high-leverage, dependable arm. The Red Sox don’t necessarily need Scott.