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Cubs and Blue Jays Target Free-Agent Reliever Estévez

1/20/2025

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Summary

Cubs, Blue Jays Target Estévez

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays are shifting their focus to Carlos Estévez, a sought-after free-agent reliever, after losing out on Tanner Scott to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With multiple teams vying for his talent, Estévez's market is heating up as both clubs look to bolster their bullpens for the upcoming season.

Summary

Dodgers Sign Scott

The Los Angeles Dodgers have bolstered their bullpen by signing left-handed reliever Tanner Scott to a lucrative four-year, $72 million contract, featuring a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred payments. At just 30 years old, Scott dazzled in the 2024 season with a remarkable 1.75 ERA and 22 saves, promising to elevate the team's pitching prowess.

History

Historical Context

The Dodgers' signing of Tanner Scott for $72 million echoes the 2019 trend of escalating bullpen investments. That year, teams increasingly prioritized relief pitching, with the Yankees’ Aroldis Chapman setting a record $86 million deal, reshaping how franchises approach late-game strategies in MLB.

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Cubs, Blue Jays Target Estévez

The Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays are shifting their focus to Carlos Estévez, a sought-after free-agent reliever, after losing out on Tanner Scott to the Los Angeles Dodgers. With multiple teams vying for his talent, Estévez's market is heating up as both clubs look to bolster their bullpens for the upcoming season.

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