Dodgers activate Edwin Díaz from injured list after neck injury recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:40 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz returned from the injured list on Friday after missing a month due to a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was available to pitch in the series opener against San Francisco. This season, Díaz has recorded a 2-2 record with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games. He made five rehab appearances during his time on the injured list, allowing six runs with four strikeouts over 4.1 innings. Following his activation, the Dodgers optioned right-hander Landon Knack to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- •Edwin Díaz came off the injured list on September 18, 2026.
- •Díaz has a record of 2-2 and an 11.85 ERA this season.
- •He made five rehab appearances before returning.
- •Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A after a recent scoreless outing.
- 1:29 AMESPN MLB — Dodgers closer Diaz back from monthlong IL stint
- 11:54 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury
"Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz came off the injured list Friday after missing a month with a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was available out of the bullpen for the series opener against San Francisco. Díaz is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games with the Dodgers.
"Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has returned from a month-long absence due to a neck injury, making him available for Friday's series opener against San Francisco.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 19, 2026, 1:29 AMDodgers closer Diaz back from monthlong IL stint
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has returned from a month-long absence due to a neck injury, making him available for Friday's series opener against San Francisco.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 11:54 PMDodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz came off the injured list Friday after missing a month with a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was available out of the bullpen for the series opener against San Francisco. Díaz is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games with the Dodgers.
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