Dodgers Edwin Diaz to have elbow surgery and go on IL
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his right elbow and will undergo surgery, with an expected return in the second half of the season.
- Díaz's recent struggles, including decreased fastball velocity and poor performance, were linked to this elbow issue, which was only discovered after he reported discomfort following a game.
- The Dodgers will use a closer-by-committee approach in Díaz's absence, with potential options including Blake Treinen, Tanner Scott, and Alex Vesia, while other bullpen reinforcements are expected later in the season.
- General manager Brandon Gomes and manager Dave Roberts remain optimistic that Díaz will return to his previous high level of performance post-surgery.
- Díaz's injury complicates bullpen management, as the team loses the reliability of a designated closer and must adjust its late-inning pitching strategy accordingly.
