Dodgers face trade deadline question after loss to Mets

Key Points:

• Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz is set to return from the injured list on Wednesday after offseason elbow surgery, but the bullpen showed vulnerabilities in an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Sunday.
• Relievers Evan Phillips and Will Klein allowed critical three-run home runs in the sixth and seventh innings, turning a Dodgers lead into a Mets rout and highlighting concerns about the right-handed relief corps.
• Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged struggles with command and consistency among right-handed relievers Phillips, Klein, and Edgardo Henriquez, suggesting potential bullpen upgrades may be needed before the August 3 trade deadline.
• Despite Phillips' increased velocity post-Tommy John surgery, his command remains rusty, while Klein has regressed after a strong start to the season, raising questions about bullpen reliability.
• Freddie Freeman continues to perform well offensively, raising his batting average to .301 with a multi-hit game on Sunday, while the Dodgers prepare for a six-game homestand starting Tuesday against the Mariners.