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.

The 30-year-old left-hander, who finished last season with the Padres, has been one of the best relievers in baseball the past two years. He has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $72 million

Alex Anthopoulos has yet to sign a free agent to a guaranteed major league contract, but there was hope that Tanner Scott would change that. The Braves were linked to the blockbuster free agent, and a report from Jon Morosi last week suggested a decision could come over the weekend.