There have been conflicting reports regarding the Red Sox pursuit of relief pitcher Tanner Scott who ultimately landed with the Dodgers. The most recent report is not a good look for the Boston organization.

The Boston Red Sox lost out on another star free agent in Tanner Scott, and pickings are beginning to get slim. With Scott gone, the Sox need to look for another target, and the answer may be right in front of them: Carlos Estevez.

Tanner Scott won't be coming to Boston after signing a four-year, $72 million deal with the Dodgers. So where can the Red Sox turn for relief help before spring training?

Before Tanner Scott joined the Dodgers, he had interest from three AL East teams. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more details.

The Chicago Cubs had a chance to improve their bullpen in a mighty way but their lack of commitment got in the way.

The Red Sox already have the makings of a strong bullpen, with Chapman and Wilson joining a grouping that also features Liam Hendriks, Justin Slaten, and Garrett Whitlock. But Scott could step in immediately as an elite closer for Boston, giving Alex Cora several intriguing options for seventh and eighth-inning duties.

The Boston Red Sox were linked to Scott in the offseason despite signing Aroldis Chapman. It’s unclear if Chapman will be Boston’s closer, but once the team signed him, Scott seemed unlikely. Scott had a dominant 2024 season that saw him amass a 1.75 ERA in 72 games between the Miami Marlins and the San Diego Padres.