The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers upgraded their pitching staff on Sunday by agreeing to a 4-year, $72 million deal with free agent lefty reliever and Howland native and alum Tanner Scott.

Former San Diego Padres southpaw Tanner Scott has agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Scott’s deal includes a $20 million signing bonus and $2

San Diego Padres closer Tanner Scott is the top bullpen arm in free agency and he could shock the baseball world and sign a deal with the Los Angeles Angels.