Tanner Scott was one of the best relievers in free agency last offseason. Now, he believes he is doing something to make himself not as good.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not get a win in any of his last three starts, despite allowing only three runs three runs on six hits in 22 2/3 innings, with 30 strikeouts against only three walks. He struck out 10 and allowed one run in seven innings on Friday against the Giants,

Scott says he has put the individual failures of this season behind him as best he can and adopted a more aggressive attitude for the stretch run and postseason.

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When Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million deal to join the Los Angeles Dodgers back in January, many expected the reliever to continue dominating like he did in 2024.