Edwin Diaz, Los Angeles Dodgers
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains optimistic, but expressed concern after Díaz's worst rehab appearance to date.
Edwin Díaz has gone from being one of the Los Angeles Dodgers ' biggest offseason investments to one of their biggest question marks heading into the postseason. Despite signing a $69 million contract before the 2026 season, the veteran closer could be left off the Dodgers' playoff roster — and that would be far more than just disappointing news.
Edwin Díaz (neck) will make another minor league rehab appearance for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Wednesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters they’ll be watching Díaz’s performance closely to determine whether he can return as part of their postseason bullpen.
Edwin Díaz struggled in his rehab start Sunday, and Dave Roberts is making it clear the Dodgers "got to see something" before putting him on the playoff roster.
The two-time defending champion Dodgers on Thursday night suffered a crushing ninth-inning loss to the Brewers -- their chief competitors in their efforts to pull off the elusive
Edwin Díaz (neck) will make at least one additional minor league rehab appearance before rejoining the Dodgers' bullpen.
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Former NY Mets Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz continue down opposite sides of the tracks
Former New York Mets players Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz contiue down opposite sides of the tracks since leaving Queens.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are awaiting the return of Edwin Diaz . Diaz has been out since Aug. 18 with neck inflammation. On Thursday, the Dodgers got a glimmer of hope for Diaz’s eventual return, per Jared Greenspan of MLB.