Edwin Diaz’s elbow injury, surgery strikes another blow to Dodgers’ bullpen

As first reported by to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Díaz will undergo a procedure to address the loose bodies in his elbow.

Exactly who will close for the Dodgers — and for how long — remains to be seen.

According to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN, the surgery will sideline Díaz for “somewhere in the neighborhood of three months.” That would put Díaz on track for a return in late July.

While the injury is unfortunate, the timing could be worse. Díaz should have time to return this season. Perhaps given a long runway in rehab, his velocity will return as well.

And, for all his struggles last season, Scott is pitching more like the All-Star who finished the 2025 season in San Diego. He’s allowed only five hits, no walks, and one run in 8.2 innings (1.04 ERA) to start the season.

Left-handers Alex Vesia (0.00 ERA in 8.2 innings) and Jack Dreyer (1.93 ERA in 9.1 innings) should also merit consideration if manager Dave Roberts goes with a closer committee. Veteran right-hander Blake Treinen (4.05 ERA in 6.2 innings) has ample experience in the role as well.

More to come on this story.