Dodgers Sign Closer to $72M Deal, Bolster Bullpen for 2025 Season

LOS ANGELES, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with closer Scott, sources confirmed to ESPN‘s Jeff Passan on Sunday. The deal marks another significant move in the Dodgers’ aggressive offseason strategy, which includes the signing of Japanese pitching prospect Roki Sasaki.

Scott, 30, is coming off a standout 2024 season, posting a 9-6 record with 22 saves and a 1.75 ERA while splitting time between the and . His addition strengthens a Dodgers bullpen that is already one of the most formidable in Major League Baseball.

The Dodgers’ spending spree has pushed their luxury-tax payroll for 2025 to over $375 million, far surpassing the Philadelphia Phillies, who rank second at approximately $305 million. The New York Yankees are the only other team projected to exceed $300 million in competitive balance tax payroll.

“Scott’s consistency and ability to close out games make him a perfect fit for our team,” said a Dodgers spokesperson. “We’re building a roster that can compete for championships year after year.”

The signing of Roki Sasaki, announced Friday via social media, further underscores the Dodgers’ commitment to bolstering their pitching staff. Sasaki, a highly touted prospect from Japan, is expected to make an immediate impact in the starting rotation.

With these moves, the Dodgers are positioning themselves as early favorites for the 2025 World Series. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how the team’s revamped roster performs when the season begins.