Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Sunday that Scott will see the bulk of the save chances to begin the season, Jim Bowden of The Athletic reports.
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said Thursday that while he anticipates Scott receiving plenty of save chances, he will not be the team's set closer, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Scott agreed to a four-year, $72 million contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.
Scott picked up the save in a win over the White Sox on Saturday, allowing one hit and one walk over a scoreless ninth inning while striking out three.
Scott picked up a save against Houston on Wednesday by retiring both batters he faced, including one by strikeout.
Scott worked a perfect ninth inning Tuesday to record his 20th save of the season in a 7-5 win over the Cardinals.
Scott gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless 10th inning Saturday to record his 19th save of the season in a 9-8 win over the Marlins.
Scott (7-5) was credited with the win against Pittsburgh on Wednesday despite allowing two runs (one earned) on no hits and three walks in one-third of an inning.
The Padres acquired Scott from the Marlins on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Scott struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mets.