Dodgers' Edwin Díaz struggles in rehab, postseason status uncertain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
Edwin Díaz continues to face challenges in his rehab assignment with the Dodgers at Triple-A Oklahoma City, raising doubts about his readiness for the postseason. After a stint on the injured list due to neck inflammation, his latest outing resulted in five earned runs while retiring only two batters. This follows a trend of poor performance, as Díaz holds an 11.85 ERA during his time with the team. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stated that the team needs to see improvement in addition to Díaz's health before deciding on his postseason roster inclusion. A final rehab outing is scheduled for Wednesday to assess his progress.
- •Díaz has an 11.85 ERA and has blown multiple saves this season.
- •His latest Triple-A appearance resulted in five runs allowed in one inning.
- •Dodgers have not ruled out Díaz for the postseason but need to evaluate his performance.
- •Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the importance of performance over health.
- •Díaz's last rehab outing is set for Wednesday.
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — "Not a Guy Who's Ready or Mechanically Sound": MLB Insider Gives Reality Check on Edwin Díaz Return to Dodgers
"The Dodgers spent $69 million to make Edwin Díaz the answer to a problem they thought they had already solved. After relying on Roki Sasaki to close games during the 2025 playoffs, Los Angeles went out and bought a proven closer.
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