“This is cheating” – MLB fans left FURIOUS as LA Dodgers sign pitcher Tanner Scott on 4-year $72 million deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers made another bold statement as they agreed terms to sign relief pitcher Tanner Scott on a 4-year $72 million deal.

“This is cheating” – MLB fans left FURIOUS as LA Dodgers sign pitcher Tanner Scott on 4-year $72 million deal

Tanner Scott (Image via The San Diego Union-Tribune)

After landing Japanese star Roki Sasaki on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers made another major move on Sunday. The 2024 World Series champion agreed to a 4-year $72 million deal with 30-year-old relief pitcher Tanner Scott, sending shockwaves across social media again.

In the past two seasons, Scott emerged as one of the top relief pitchers in the game. During the 2024 season, he was traded to the San Diego Padres from the Miami Marlins.

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He had a dominating run in the playoffs as he threw 4.1 scoreless innings across five games. During his matchup against Shohei Ohtani, he struck out the two-way star on all four occasions.

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After the end of the season, Scott became a free agent. The 30-year-old has now agreed to join the Dodgers, becoming the latest big name to join them this offseason. According to reports from MLB.com, Scott’s deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred salary.

As per insider Jon Heyman, the Toronto Blue Jays were among those clubs who were in talks with Scott. Once again, the Toronto-based side came up short as Scott picked the Dodgers, much like Roki Sasaki.

The Dodgers have been super busy this offseason. Apart from Scott and Sasaki, the team roped in Blake Snell, Michael Conforto, and Hyeseong Kim. They also brought back Blake Trenien, and Teoscar Hernandez and extended the contract of Tommy Edman.

The National League side are now expected to have a luxury tax payroll beyond $375 million. This will be about $70 million more than the second highest team – Philadelphia Phillies, who are expected to have a luxury tax payroll of $305 million.

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Social media reacts to LA Dodgers signing Tanner Scott

A majority of the MLB fanbase was already angered with Roki Sasaki choosing to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal of Tanner Scott to the Dodgers has once again left the fans furious, who have taken to their social media accounts to voice their displeasure regarding this development.

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Tanner Scott (Image via X)

Taking to X, fans again attacked the team for their spendings. Questions regarding a salary cap were also raised again. One fan wrote, “This is cheating” while being unhappy with this move of Scott.

Here are some of the top reactions regarding Tanner Scott joining the Dodgers from X:

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The Dodgers will now be eyeing to do what no team has done in over two decades – win the World Series in back-to-back seasons. The New York Yankees were the last team to successfully defend their crown as they won three in a row from 1998-2000.