Dodgers face disappointment from $47M free agent signings Tucker and Diaz
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Sep 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers' free-agent acquisitions of Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz are regarded as major disappointments in the 2026 season. Both players are underperforming, combining for a negative 0.8 bWAR. Tucker, earning a significant salary, has a batting average of.227, while Diaz carries an 11.85 ERA. The Dodgers secured a postseason spot but have been negatively impacted by these signings. As the season progresses, their performances are under scrutiny, particularly following the loss of Shohei Ohtani to the injured list.
- •Tucker and Diaz combine for $47 million in salary this season.
- •Tucker has 15 home runs and a.227 batting average.
- •Diaz has a career-worst 11.85 ERA in 16 games.
- •The Dodgers have secured a postseason spot.
- •Negative performances from both players have drawn significant critique.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers' biggest disappointment of 2026 is pair of $47M free agent busts
"These two Dodgers free-agent additions are the biggest disappointments of 2026.
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