Dodgers fall to Mets as bullpen falters in 8-3 loss
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Last updated Jul 26, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 8-3 to the New York Mets on Sunday at Citi Field, failing to secure a series sweep. Despite leading 3-1, the Dodgers’ bullpen struggled, with Evan Phillips and Will Klein each allowing three-run home runs. This defeat raises concerns about the bullpen's performance as the trade deadline approaches, particularly with closer Edwin Díaz set to return from injury. Manager Dave Roberts indicated a need to reassess the team's relief options ahead of the August 3 deadline.
- •Dodgers led 3-1 before Mets scored seven unanswered runs.
- •Evan Phillips and Will Klein surrendered key home runs late in the game.
- •Freddie Freeman reached a.300 batting average after multiple hits.
- •Edwin Díaz is expected to return this week from injury.
- •Team may look for bullpen reinforcements by the trade deadline.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Ugly Collapse Raises a New Trade Deadline Question
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers might have new trade deadline question after meltdown vs Mets
- 8:59 PMNew York Post — Dodgers might have new trade deadline question after meltdown vs Mets - New York Post
"The Dodgers are getting Edwin Díaz back, but their bullpen meltdown against the Mets showed why Andrew Friedman may need another reliever. The post Dodgers’ Ugly Collapse Raises a New Trade Deadline Question appeared first on HEAVY.
"NEW YORK — The Dodgers will get closer Edwin Díaz back this week, with the $69 million offseason signing set to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. But in an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Su…
"NEW YORK — The Dodgers will get closer Edwin Díaz back from injury this week, with the $69 million offseason signing set to be activated Wednesday. But in an 8-3...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 27, 2026, 11:13 PMDodgers’ Ugly Collapse Raises a New Trade Deadline Question
The Dodgers are getting Edwin Díaz back, but their bullpen meltdown against the Mets showed why Andrew Friedman may need another reliever. The post Dodgers’ Ugly Collapse Raises a New Trade Deadline Question appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsJul 26, 2026, 8:59 PMDodgers might have new trade deadline question after meltdown vs Mets
NEW YORK — The Dodgers will get closer Edwin Díaz back from injury this week, with the $69 million offseason signing set to be activated Wednesday. But in an 8-3...
- New York PostJul 26, 2026, 8:59 PMDodgers might have new trade deadline question after meltdown vs Mets - New York Post
NEW YORK — The Dodgers will get closer Edwin Díaz back this week, with the $69 million offseason signing set to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. But in an 8-3 loss to the Mets on Su…
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