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Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes shuts down possible Roki Sasaki move after Edwin Diaz injury
TL;DR
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes has ruled out the possibility of Roki Sasaki moving to the bullpen following Edwin Díaz's injury. Díaz is set to undergo elbow surgery and is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months.
Key points
- Edwin Díaz will undergo elbow surgery.
- Díaz is expected to be out for around three months.
- Brandon Gomes ruled out Roki Sasaki moving to the bullpen.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have been trying to determine what was going on with Edwin Díaz after a relief appearance in which his velocity dropped. While Díaz initially assured there were no major concerns, it was revealed Monday that he will be out until the second half of the season.
“Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies in his right elbow, the team announced. The expectation is that the reliever could sit out around three months, a source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez on Monday. Los Angeles put Diaz, 32, on the 15-day injured list before the team's series finale with the Colorado Rockies on Monday,” ESPN wrote.
The Dodgers will now have decisions to make and a bullpen to restructure. One move that will not be made, however, involves second-year pitcher Roki Sasaki.
“Brandon Gomes had an (expected) one-word answer to the suggestion that Roki Sasaki could shift back to the bullpen with Edwin Díaz's injury: "No." The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya wrote.
Q&A
What is the status of Edwin Díaz's injury and surgery?
Edwin Díaz is scheduled to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow and is expected to miss around three months.
Why won't Roki Sasaki be moved to the Dodgers' bullpen?
Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes firmly stated that Roki Sasaki will not be shifted to the bullpen despite Edwin Díaz's injury.
How long will Edwin Díaz be out for the Dodgers?
Edwin Díaz is expected to be out until the second half of the season due to his elbow surgery.
