Struggling Edwin Díaz working on mechanics amid chaotic Dodgers bullpen stretch

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz is struggling to find his mechanics as he goes through a busy bullpen stretch, according to manager Dave Roberts. Díaz has already pitched on each of the last two nights against the Milwaukee Brewers, leading to the possibility of him being unavailable for the remainder of the weekend. In his last outing, Díaz walked a tightrope, loading the bases in the ninth inning, but ultimately escaping unscathed with help from a defensive play by second baseman Tommy Edman.

Díaz has been working on his pitch placement, admitting his misses were more off the plate than in the middle of the strike zone. Manager Roberts expressed optimism about Díaz's progress, stating that he sees improvement from game to game. However, there is still a long way to go for the pitcher before he is considered fully healthy and effective.

The Dodgers bullpen has been exceptionally busy in recent days, with Díaz and Tanner Scott pitching five times in the last eight days, a span that has only occurred four times this season. If Vesia, Phillips, or Jack Dreyer pitch on Saturday, they will also have done so five times in eight days. Manager Roberts acknowledged the challenges of managing workload and maintaining pitchers' health, making it difficult to keep everyone available consistently.

Given this busy schedule, it is likely that Tanner Scott would not be available for Saturday's game against the Brewers. If Vesia does pitch, he would be the first Dodger in 2026 to pitch four times in five days, which is a significant stretch for any pitcher. This leaves Justin Wrobleski as the likely candidate to pitch the most innings on Saturday, regardless of whether he addresses his recent struggles or not.