Dodgers face bullpen struggles as postseason approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 3:23 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers are grappling with significant bullpen issues, highlighted by a 4.89 ERA since the All-Star Break, ranking 23rd in MLB. Manager Dave Roberts has noted that only Tanner Scott has performed well recently among relievers, as others like Edwin Díaz and Alex Vesia struggle with ERAs over 5.00. With the trade deadline passed, the Dodgers are limited in their options for improving the bullpen ahead of the postseason. They acquired Seth Halvorsen, who may contribute, and could also transition starters like Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell to relieve roles. As it stands, the Dodgers are poised to enter a Wild Card round if the postseason began now.
- •Dodgers' bullpen ERA of 4.89 ranks 23rd in majors since the All-Star Break.
- •Only Tanner Scott has consistently performed well among the relievers.
- •Edwin Díaz, Alex Vesia, and Edgardo Henriquez are struggling with high ERAs.
- •The team acquired Seth Halvorsen from the Rockies to address bullpen issues.
- •The Dodgers could shift some starters to the bullpen for the postseason.
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