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Dodgers activate Edwin Diaz from injured list amid NL West chase

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:26 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Dodgers activate Edwin Diaz from injured list amid NL West chase

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers plan to activate Edwin Diaz from the Injured List on Friday, as they continue their push for the NL West title with about 10 games remaining. Diaz has been sidelined since mid-August due to a neck injury and has struggled this season, posting an 11.85 ERA in 13.2 innings. Manager Dave Roberts indicated Diaz will initially appear in low-leverage situations before potentially moving to higher-pressure roles. The Dodgers are positioned to clinch the NL West title in their upcoming games against the Reds.

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Status Watch

•Dodgers aim to clinch NL West with about 10 games left
•Edwin Diaz sidelined since mid-August with neck injury
•Diaz's ERA for the season is 11.85 in 13.2 innings
•Manager Dave Roberts to use Diaz in low-leverage situations initially
•Team could clinch NL West as soon as Thursday afternoon

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7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Los Angeles Dodgers Reveal Edwin Diaz Plans Amid Looming Return

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The Los Angeles Dodgers, like all other 29 MLB teams, have around 10 games left on the schedule. LA already knows it will be headed to October, but the Dodgers are still aiming to clinch the NL West, which could happen on Thursday afternoon. As the Dodgers gear up for October, one of the biggest […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Reveal Edwin Diaz Plans Amid Looming Return appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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