Dodgers All-Star Edwin Diaz provides a positive update on his elbow

TL;DR

Dodgers All-Star Edwin Diaz received a positive update on his elbow after surgery to remove five loose bodies. He is expected to return in the second half of the season with improved mobility.

Key points

Edwin Diaz underwent surgery to remove five loose bodies from his elbow.
Diaz is feeling better and has improved mobility post-surgery.
He is expected to return in the second half of the season.

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Before welcoming the Miami Marlins on Tuesday for a three-game series, the Los Angeles Dodgers received a positive update on right-hander Edwin Diaz. Diaz has been on the injured list since April 20 after loose bodies were found in his elbow.

According to Diaz, via SportsNet LA, five loose bodies were removed from his elbow, and he's feeling better. Diaz said that having the bodies removed was “the best case scenario” and will put him in line to return during the second half of the season.

Diaz added that there was no further damage or injury to his right arm, and he has more mobility after having the surgery. Diaz is one of eight Dodgers arms who occupy the injured list.

Tanner Scott has done well this season and will hold things down for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning

While Diaz is on the injured list, left-hander Tanner Scott will be counted on to close out games. Scott has experience as a closer during his time with the Marlins (50) and the San Diego Padres (4). He was also the Dodgers' closer during the first year of his four-year ($72 million) contract.

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Q&A

What was the injury Edwin Diaz had?

Edwin Diaz had loose bodies in his elbow, which were surgically removed.

When is Edwin Diaz expected to return to the Dodgers?

Edwin Diaz is expected to return during the second half of the season.

How many players are currently on the Dodgers' injured list?

There are eight players on the Dodgers' injured list, including Edwin Diaz.