All articles tagged with #edwin diaz
Dodgers place closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list with neck inflammation, marking a second IL stint this year; doctors will evaluate him with spine specialist Dr. Robert Watkins, with a best-case return this season, as Tanner Scott slides into the closer role and Emmet Sheehan is called up while the team searches for the root cause of his uneven season after elbow surgery.
The Athletic’s Katie Woo reports the Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15‑day injured list with neck inflammation, an issue not related to his elbow. Díaz has struggled since returning from the IL, allowing 11 runs in 7 2/3 innings, and Tanner Scott is the likely candidate to reclaim the closer role.
The Dodgers’ $309 million offseason bet on Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz has backfired in 2026, with Tucker slumping to a .230 average and Diaz posting an alarming ERA, leaving L.A. to decide whether to stick with the pricey duo or pursue cheaper, more reliable options for October.
The Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list with neck inflammation (official diagnosis TBD) and recalled Emmet Sheehan to bolster the bullpen. Díaz, who had elbow surgery earlier this year and returned in late July, has allowed 11 earned runs in 7 2/3 innings since coming off the IL. LA remains in a competitive position but is trying to stabilize the bullpen ahead of October, with Tanner Scott likely closing for now and Sheehan providing long relief.
Dodgers place closer Edwin Díaz back on the 60-day IL after a rough return from elbow surgery, posting a 12.91 ERA since activation; Emmet Sheehan is recalled to provide length in relief as the team addresses a mechanical issue with Díaz’s lower arm angle, with manager Dave Roberts expressing faith in Díaz but the bullpen’s struggles may force closer-role reevaluation if performance doesn’t improve.
Tom Ley argues that the Dodgers' $69 million closer Edwin Diaz has struggled since elbow surgery, blowing saves and losing velocity, highlighting the risk of big-money relievers; despite Diaz's woes, Los Angeles remains atop its division, underscoring that money can’t guarantee success even for a team with depth, though the Diaz saga carries over a past cockfighting controversy.
Edwin Díaz blew another save in a 5-4 loss to the Brewers, pushing his season ERA to 11.57 since returning from elbow surgery and renewing calls for the Dodgers to stop using him in high-leverage moments. Manager Dave Roberts says options are needed, signaling a possible bullpen-by-committee shift or increased opportunities for Tanner Scott as Los Angeles searches for postseason reliability.
Edwin Díaz returned to the Dodgers’ closer duties with a save in his first appearance back, delivering velocity around 97 mph; the Diamondbacks have shifted Paul Sewald to lower-leverage work while they search for ninth-inning consistency, and the piece provides a tiered rundown of current closers and saves across the league.
The Dodgers activated closer Edwin Díaz from the 60-day IL after elbow surgery, designating Charlie Barnes for assignment to clear space; Díaz returns to a bullpen led by Tanner Scott in the closer role and Evan Phillips in setup, with Díaz showing sharp rehab results though his velocity (around 95.7 mph) hasn’t fully rebounded to 2025 levels. Los Angeles sits atop the NL and could add bullpen depth at the trade deadline, but Díaz’s return provides a solid late-inning option for their title run.
The Dodgers dropped an 8-3 decision to the Mets as their bullpen squandered a early lead with back-to-back three-run homers by Tyrone Taylor and Marcus Semien, highlighting continued right-handed relief concerns even with Edwin Díaz scheduled to return from elbow surgery. Manager Dave Roberts said the team must improve late-game execution ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline, as relievers Evan Phillips and Will Klein have shown rust and command issues. Freddie Freeman stayed hot with multi-hit days, while the club weighs additional reinforcements and possible upgrades to its bullpen.
Edwin Díaz is set to miss about three months after elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, forcing the Dodgers to lean on a closer-by-committee approach and reshaping the late-inning plan; Mick Abel’s strong run for the Phillies is halted by right elbow inflammation and a 15-day IL stint, likely sidelining him for weeks, while other notable injuries—Jhoan Duran and Daniel Palencia with left oblique strains and Sonny Gray’s hamstring —further scramble the early-season closer landscape.
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo elbow surgery after MRI found loose bodies in his right elbow, placing him on the injured list and likely sidelining him through the first half of the season. Los Angeles will shuffle bullpen roles, going closer-by-committee as Díaz recovers, with optimism from management about returning in the second half despite recent velocity concerns and a knee history.
The Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies and he will undergo a procedure; the club hopes he can return this season. Jake Eder was recalled to fill Díaz’s roster spot. Díaz has shown diminished velocity this year and had recent rough outings, leaving the bullpen thinner as the team pursues a three-peat; for now, save chances could fall to relievers such as Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, or Blake Treinen.
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz returned from a nine‑day layoff at Coors Field and, with reduced fastball velocity and erratic command, failed to record an out in the eighth as Los Angeles lost 9‑6. Manager Dave Roberts called the outing a “tough evaluation,” with questions lingering about whether Díaz’s diminished velocity stems from rust, a lingering knee issue, or something more concerning—potentially signaling trouble for the Dodgers’ late‑inning plans if the dip persists.
Edwin Diaz debuts as the Dodgers’ closer with a save, while Kyle Tucker delivers the go-ahead eighth-inning single as Los Angeles beats the Diamondbacks 5-4, signaling early-season impact from the club’s big offseason acquisitions.