Dodgers activate Edwin Diaz after rehab assignment ahead of postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 5:36 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will activate closer Edwin Diaz on September 18, 2026. Diaz has completed an extended rehab assignment and is expected to pitch in low-leverage situations initially. The Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts noted that Diaz had struggled with control and was placed on the Injured List earlier this season. Despite some improvements, his performance at Triple-A Oklahoma City has raised concerns, including an Earned Run Average above five and a high walk rate. The Dodgers are eager to assess Diaz's effectiveness before the postseason begins.
- •Edwin Diaz will be activated tomorrow for the Dodgers.
- •Diaz has completed an extended rehab after surgery for bone chips.
- •Roberts stated he will pitch in low-leverage situations initially.
- •Diaz has an ERA of almost 12 in Major League games this season.
- •Concerns remain about his control and performance post-rehab.
- 5:36 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers To Activate Veteran Closer Edwin Diaz Tomorrow
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to activate closer Edwin Diaz tomorrow, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that the right-handed reliever has completed an extended rehab assignment and will pitch in low-leverage situations for now. Dave Roberts said Edwin Díaz will be active tomorrow. Will pitch in low …
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