Edwin Díaz is set to return to the Dodgers on Friday after a series of injuries and poor performances this season. The $69 million pitcher has appeared in only 16 games with an ERA of 11.85, struggling with mechanical issues and physical ailments throughout the year. Manager Dave Roberts indicated that Díaz will start in lower-leverage situations upon his return and needs to improve his strike-throwing and overall performance to earn a spot on the postseason roster.
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In an attempt to salvage their disastrous season, the Los Angeles Dodgers are set to activate Edwin Díaz on Friday after he spent time rehabilitating at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Díaz, signed as a marquee free agent for $69 million, has had a challenging year with only 16 appearances and an ERA of 11.85, converting just seven out of eleven save opportunities. His season was further complicated by multiple injuries including loose bodies in his elbow requiring surgery, neck inflammation, and knee issues. After rehabilitating at Triple-A Oklahoma City, Díaz's performance raised doubts as he gave up six runs in four outings, with five runs given up in one appearance alone. Manager Dave Roberts has cast doubt on whether Díaz will make the postseason roster due to his recent struggles.
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CINCINNATI –– Edwin Díaz is set to be activated by the Dodgers on Friday, manager Dave Roberts announced.
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Roberts → set → Friday
It leaves the $69 million offseason signing with plenty to prove over the final week of the regular season.
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After beginning the year as a marquee free-agent acquisition seen as one of the best closers in all the major leagues, Díaz’s first season in Los Angeles has been an injury-plagued, performance-hampered disaster.
He has made only 16 appearances.
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He has converted only seven of his 11 save opportunities.
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He has posted an unthinkable 11.85 ERA while dealing with a litany of physical ailments.
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First, there were loose bodies in his elbow that required a surgical procedure in April.
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Then, after returning in late July, he went down again with neck inflammation just three weeks later.
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At other points, he complained of discomfort in his previously surgically repaired right knee.
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Put it all together, he has never looked right with his mechanics or delivery.
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The Dodgers were hopeful Díaz’s latest IL stint would give him time to remedy those issues.
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They identified a drop in his arm slot as a potential root cause for his lack of consistency this year.
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But then, in his first four rehab outings with Triple-A Oklahoma City earlier this month, he gave up six runs (including five in one appearance) and walked seven batters, prompting Roberts earlier this week to cast doubt on Díaz’s chances of making the postseason roster.
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“He needs to pitch better,” Roberts said.
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On Wednesday, at least, Díaz seemed to get the message.
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He retired three of the four batters he faced in another rehab outing.
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And while he didn’t record a swing-and-miss, he also didn’t issue a walk.
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“Really good,” Roberts said.
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Thus, the Dodgers feel comfortable bringing the 32-year-old back to the big leagues now.
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He will start in lower-leverage situations, according to Roberts said, and will need to show further progress to regain the club’s trust.
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“I think like anything, it should be a meritocracy,” Roberts said.
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“You have to earn the right of opportunities, but then you also got to perform, right?
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Eddie understands that.
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I think where we’re at now, we just need guys to buy in, perform and go from there.
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That’s what he’s about.”
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As for what he’ll need to show to revive his chances of pitching in October?
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Get guys out,” Roberts said simply.
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“As you get into the postseason, every inning’s leverage.
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So that’s kind of it.”
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