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Report: Dodgers place 3-time All-Star on the IL
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list due to loose bodies in his right elbow. Diaz, a three-time All-Star, struggled in his last outing against the Colorado Rockies, allowing three earned runs without recording an out.
Key points
- Edwin Diaz placed on injured list
- Diaz has loose bodies in his right elbow
- Jake Eder replaces Diaz on the roster
- Diaz allowed three earned runs in last outing
- Diaz is a three-time All-Star
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The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen will be without its closer, right-hander Edwin Diaz, for some time, as Diaz lands on the injured list. According to USA Today Columnist Bob Nightengale, Diaz is dealing with loose bodies in his right elbow.
Nightengale adds that Diaz had not pitched in the last nine days and was ârockedâ in his outing on Sunday against the Colorado Rockies. The three-time All-Star allowed three earned runs and didnât record an out in his appearance.
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Left-hander Jake Eder will take Diazâs place on the active roster. Eder, 27, had pitched well in his three appearances at Triple-A Oklahoma City, having a 3.38 ERA in three appearances.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have an option to fill in at closer while Edwin Diaz is out
Despite Diaz hitting the injured list, the Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have an option available to fill in at closer. Left-hander Tanner Scott is one option, as he was the Miami Marlins closer in 2024 (18 saves) before he was traded to the that season and was their closer (four saves).
Q&A
Why was Edwin Diaz placed on the injured list?
Edwin Diaz was placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his right elbow.
Who is replacing Edwin Diaz on the Dodgers roster?
Left-hander Jake Eder is replacing Edwin Diaz on the Dodgers' active roster.
What were Edwin Diaz's performance stats in his last game?
In his last game against the Colorado Rockies, Edwin Diaz allowed three earned runs and did not record an out.
