Dodgers maintain confidence in Edwin Diaz as closer after recent struggles
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 12:35 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reaffirmed their commitment to Edwin Diaz as their closer after he blew his third save in four opportunities on Thursday night. Manager Dave Roberts expressed that the team does not have stronger alternatives at this time. Diaz's performance, despite the setbacks, aligns with the team's strategic approach heading into the season's final stretch. Roberts aims to provide consistent support for Diaz, hoping to improve his confidence moving forward.
- •Edwin Diaz blew his third save in four chances.
- •Manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Diaz.
- •Roberts stated the team lacks better options.
- •The Dodgers are focusing on consistency as the season progresses.
- 12:35 PMYahoo Sports — "Today It Wasn't Easy": Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Bounces Back With Bold Response After Rough Night
- 7:59 AMESPN — Dodgers to stick with Diaz despite latest meltdown
"After Edwin Diaz blew his third save in four games on Thursday, questions arose about manager Dave Roberts’ decision to have him continue as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer. Roberts told them flatly that Diaz is their primary closer and that he is not going anywhere soon.
"Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his past four chances Thursday night, but manager Dave Roberts said he'd stick with him as closer, lamenting that the team lacks better options.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:35 PM"Today It Wasn't Easy": Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Bounces Back With Bold Response After Rough Night
After Edwin Diaz blew his third save in four games on Thursday, questions arose about manager Dave Roberts’ decision to have him continue as the Los Angeles Dodgers’ closer. Roberts told them flatly that Diaz is their primary closer and that he is not going anywhere soon.
- ESPNAug 14, 2026, 7:59 AMDodgers to stick with Diaz despite latest meltdown
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz blew his third save in his past four chances Thursday night, but manager Dave Roberts said he'd stick with him as closer, lamenting that the team lacks better options.
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