The Dodgers are calling closer Tanner Scott’s injury a “lower-body” injury, and let’s just saying he’s hoping to put it “behind” him (hint there).
Scott, who struggled his first year as Dodgers closer (4.74) but is among the most talented pen arms, told The Post he’s throwing and has hopes he can rejoin the team for the World Series. He called the ailment an infection while a Dodgers official called it a cyst. Scott is working hard, but it’s uncertain if there’s enough buildup time to rejoin the team as a back-end reliever, which coincidentally is what his recent procedure accomplished.
Some manager candidates receiving interest from multiple teams: Albert Pujols (Angels, Orioles), Cubs bench coach Ryan Flaherty (Padres, Orioles), Rangers exec Nick Hundley (Giants, Padres) and Kurt Suzuki (Angels, Giants).
Padres coach Nick Punto has joined Yankees hitting coach James Rowson, ex Pirates manager Derek Shelton, Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez as Twins managerial candidates. …
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