Dodgers' Edwin Diaz MRI reveals no serious damage, stays on injured list
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 11:22 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz underwent an MRI on Wednesday in Los Angeles while the team faced the Rockies in Colorado. The MRI showed only mild neck inflammation, a positive outcome after Diaz struggled recently, including giving up three runs in his last outing. He has been placed on the injured list for at least two weeks to rest and rework his mechanics. Manager Dave Roberts noted the prognosis is encouraging, indicating that Diaz's issues may stem from wear rather than structural damage. Following a brief hiatus, the team plans to reassess Diaz's condition over the coming days as he aims to regain his sharpness for the postseason.
- •Diaz placed on injured list due to neck inflammation
- •MRI results show no serious issues
- •Struggled with command before injury
- •Dodgers expect to reassess Diaz in a few days
- •He aims to improve mechanics during recovery
- 11:22 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Get ‘Best-Case Scenario’ From Edwin Diaz MRI
"Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz had a medical scan on Wednesday in LA while the team was in Colorado for the series against the Rockies.
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