July 23: Scott informed reporters (including ) after last nights game that his MRI results revealed only inflammation in his elbow and no structural damage. Scott indicated that hell be shut down for a few days before he begins a throwing program, but was confident that he would return to the big league mound this season. July 22: The Dodgers announced that reliever has gone on the 15- Greg Stefan Jersey day injured list with elbow inflammation. Los Angeles recalled to take his spot in the bullpen. This was more or le s guaranteed when Scott departed last nights appearance with what manager Dave Roberts called a sting in his forearm. Thats a concerning note but Roberts sounded more optimistic today than he had last night. The skipper told reporters (including ) that Scott felt much better today. The Dodgers are still awaiting results of an MRI before theyre fully off the hook, but theres reason to hope they avoided a worst-case situation. Scott is in the first season of a four-year deal. It has been an underwhelming year for last winters top free agent reliever. Scott owns a 4.19 ERA through 45 2/3 innings. His 27.2% strikeout rate and career-low 6% walk percentage are both better than league average. The biggest culprit in his middling earned run average is a huge spike in hard contact and correspondingly, in home runs. Scott has blown an MLB-high seven leads while recording 19 saves and eight holds. The Dodgers were prioritizing a high-leverage reliever even before Scotts injury. USA Todays Bob Nightengale tied L.A. to e sentially all the top bullpen trade candidates . has already been lost for the season. has been out since mid-April with a forearm injury. Hes expected back in the next few days. will be out into late August at the earliest with a meniscus tear. Dodgers relievers rank 24th in the majors with a 4.35 earned run average. Antti Tuomisto Jersey