Veteran reliever Tanner Scott exited Monday night’s game against the Minnesota Twins in the top of the ninth inning after experiencing pain in his left pitching arm. The incident occurred with one out while Scott was facing Minnesota catcher Ryan Jeffers.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a brief update postgame.“He said it felt like a sting,” Roberts told MLB.com’s Sonja Chen.

“The X-ray and some of the initial manual tests didn’t show anything serious, but we’re being cautious.”

Scott is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Tuesday to determine the extent of the injury. Roberts hinted that the left-hander is likely headed to the injured list, regardless of the results.“Hopefully it’s something that’s more of a scare and then we can kind of put him on ice for a little bit and get him back,” Roberts added.

Scott, 31, has been the Dodgers’ primary closer this season. He owns a subpar 1-2 record with a 4.14 ERA and a team-leading 19 saves in 2025. He gave up a run and issued two walks on 22 pitches across two-thirds of an inning before leaving the mound.

The Dodgers’ bullpen has already endured multiple injuries this season. If the Dodgers closer misses extended time, manager Dave Roberts and the front office will need to consider internal promotions or explore the trade market as the MLB trade deadline nears.

Stay tuned for updates on Scott’s MRI results and the Dodgers’ next move as they navigate another potential bullpen setback.