Edwin Díaz’s latest news is that he’s going on the injured list with loose bodies in his right elbow and is expected to miss about three months after surgery, with a likely return in the second half of the season. The Dodgers also recalled left-hander Jake Eder and are expected to use a bullpen-by-committee approach while Díaz is out.[1][6]
Díaz was pulled after a rough outing against Colorado, and the team said imaging showed no ligament damage, only the loose bodies in the elbow. He had been struggling this season, posting a 10.50 ERA in seven appearances before the injury news.[6][8][1]
The Dodgers’ late innings may now lean on relievers like Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer, and Blake Treinen while they wait for Díaz to recover. If you want, I can also give you the most recent update on his surgery status or how the Dodgers’ bullpen is adjusting without him.[3][4][6]
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced Monday, and the expectation is that he could miss around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez.
www.espn.comDENVER -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts knew he didn’t like what he saw from closer Edwin Díaz in Sunday’s 9-6 loss to the Rockies, but he didn’t realize the full extent of what was wrong with the picture until Díaz underwent an MRI Monday. “We all saw the stuff last
www.mlb.comDENVER -- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t need a weatherman to tell him which way the wind was blowing with closer Edwin Díaz. Over his last two outings, Díaz has allowed six runs on seven hits and two walks in one inning. Those most recent appearances have been separated by
www.mlb.comThe Los Angeles Dodgers will need a replacement for Edwin Díaz for a while. Fortunately, there are free agents out there who could help.
www.si.comDíaz, who has a 10.50 ERA in seven outings with his new club, likely won't pitch again until July or August
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