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The Los Angeles Dodgers are now faced with the challenge of replacing their closer. Edwin Díaz had a few below-par outings that raised concerns, and while he initially assured everyone that everything was fine, his most recent appearance against the Colorado Rockies told a different story. Manager Dave Roberts quickly sensed something was off.

“Today was a tough evaluation,” Roberts said. “I know what it's supposed to look like, and when it doesn't look like that, it gets a little concerning, really. So, I'll have a conversation with him.”

Díaz’s velocity had dropped, along with other warning signs. A day after that outing, it was announced that he would require surgery, forcing him to miss significant time.

“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.

With Díaz sidelined, the Dodgers could look to the trade market to fill the void. A deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for makes sense as a potential solution.