And on Sunday, they agreed to a four-year, $72 million deal with All-Star closer Tanner Scott — with the contract including a $20 million signing bonus and $21 million in deferred money, according to ESPN — in free agency, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.

Reliever Tanner Scott's $72 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes $21 million in deferred salaries.

Los Angeles Dodgers continue to be on a roll after securing the coveted signature of Japanese jewel Roki Sasaki, and on Sunday they added pitcher Tanner Scott to their roster, who

Coming off the eighth World Series title in franchise history, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed two of the best starting pitchers available in Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, and the top reliever, Tanner Scott.

Reliever Tanner Scott's $72 million, four-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers includes $21 million in deferred salaries.

The Dodgers have made another smart move in MLB. Left-handed reliever Tanner Scott signed a four-year, $72 million contract, but it won't significantly impact the team's payroll in the coming years. How is that possible?