Fantasy Baseball Closer Report: Edwin Díaz steps back into closer role in his Dodgers return
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Key Points:
- Edwin Díaz returned to the Dodgers after a three-month absence, securing his first save since April 7 with his velocity back, averaging 96.9 mph on his fastball.
- Mason Miller leads Tier 1 closers with 28 saves, a 0.79 ERA, and 85 strikeouts, though trade speculation surrounds him and setup man Adrian Morejon.
- In Tier 2, David Bednar extended his scoreless streak to 22 appearances before giving up two runs but still earned his 22nd save, while Aroldis Chapman and Andrés Muñoz continue strong performances.
- Paul Sewald of the Diamondbacks has struggled with home runs, leading to a 5.26 ERA and a move to lower-leverage situations as the team searches for more consistency in the ninth inning.
- MLB will return to NBC and Peacock in 2026, with NBC Sports securing exclusive rights to Sunday Night Baseball, MLB Sunday Leadoff, key primetime games, and postseason coverage.
