Dodgers Activate Edwin Díaz
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dodgers reinstated closer Edwin Díaz from the 60-day injured list after over three months recovering from elbow surgery, designating lefty Charlie Barnes for assignment to clear roster space.
- Díaz struggled early this season due to his injury but has shown promise in rehab with a 95.7 mph fastball and 11 strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings in Triple-A, though his velocity has not fully returned.
- Tanner Scott has excelled as the interim closer with a 2.32 ERA and will shift back to a setup role alongside Evan Phillips, Brock Stewart, and Alex Vesia, maintaining a strong Dodgers bullpen performance.
- The Dodgers are leading their division and are in contention for a top-two National League seed, positioning them well for a first-round playoff bye.
- Charlie Barnes, who had limited MLB success this season, cleared waivers and elected free agency after being DFA’d, with the possibility of returning to waivers or testing the market again soon.
