Dodgers place Edwin Diaz on IL; Ohtani throws bullpen in recovery
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed closer Edwin Diaz on the injured list due to inflammation in his neck. Diaz's performance has struggled this season, with a record of 2-2 and an 11.85 ERA after previously spending time on the IL due to elbow issues. Meanwhile, Shohei Ohtani is making progress in his recovery from left knee and right biceps injuries, throwing around 35 pitches in a bullpen session. Ohtani's next step will involve throwing live batting practice as he aims to return to the mound soon.
- •Edwin Diaz placed on IL with neck inflammation.
- •Diaz has a troubling 11.85 ERA in 16 games this season.
- •Shohei Ohtani threw a successful bullpen session before Tuesday's game.
- •Ohtani's next step is throwing live batting practice.
- •Ohtani leads the Dodgers with 29 home runs this season.
- 1:34 AMESPN — Dodgers put Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw bullpen
- 1:10 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers place Edwin Diaz on IL with neck inflammation and Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen
- 12:12 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Díaz back on injured list with neck inflammation
"The Dodgers on Tuesday placed closer Edwin Díaz back on the injured list with neck inflammation after a disastrous three weeks back on the active roster. He’s headed back to Los Angeles, manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday at Coors Field. Per Jack Harris at the California Post, the Dodgers want to rule out any […]
"The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday placed Edwin Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games, on the injured list with inflammation in the right side of his neck, while Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session.
"Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games in his first season with the Dodgers, returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and will have imaging on his neck.
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External links- ESPNAug 19, 2026, 1:34 AMDodgers put Diaz on IL, watch Ohtani throw bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday placed Edwin Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games, on the injured list with inflammation in the right side of his neck, while Shohei Ohtani threw another bullpen session.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 1:10 AMDodgers place Edwin Diaz on IL with neck inflammation and Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen
Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games in his first season with the Dodgers, returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and will have imaging on his neck.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 12:12 AMEdwin Díaz back on injured list with neck inflammation
The Dodgers on Tuesday placed closer Edwin Díaz back on the injured list with neck inflammation after a disastrous three weeks back on the active roster. He’s headed back to Los Angeles, manager Dave Roberts told reporters Tuesday at Coors Field. Per Jack Harris at the California Post, the Dodgers want to rule out any […]
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