Edwin Diaz Shooting to Reclaim Closer Spot After Neck Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz won't immediately return to the closer spot after his neck injury, but his goal is to take it back.
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz, currently sidelined with neck inflammation, aims to reclaim the closer position upon his return from injury. Manager Dave Roberts plans to initially deploy Diaz in "softer landing situations" when he rejoins the team, due to his recent struggles and the impact of his previous elbow procedure.
Since his return on July 29, Diaz has allowed 11 runs in 7.2 innings, posting a 15.88 ERA and blowing three saves in five attempts. His latest outing against the Colorado Rockies, while not a save situation, saw him surrender three earned runs before securing the victory. Diaz, a three-time All-Star, remains confident about making the closer's role his own once more, acknowledging that Tanner Scott has performed admirably during his absence.
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