Dodgers place Edwin Diaz on injured list after struggles
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:13 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed Edwin Diaz on the injured list following a series of poor performances since returning from elbow surgery. Diaz's recent outings included a 15.88 ERA in August, with several blown saves. His last appearance on August 17 against the Colorado Rockies saw him allow three runs in the ninth inning of a game where the Dodgers led 11-2. The team is considering his upper body issues as a factor in his struggles. Following his placement on the IL, Tanner Scott is expected to take over closing duties, while Edgardo Henriquez and Alex Vesia may see increased roles in the bullpen.
- •Dodgers put Edwin Diaz on the injured list
- •Diaz had a 15.88 ERA in August
- •Last appearance saw him allow three runs
- •Tanner Scott likely to assume closing duties
- •Edgardo Henriquez and Alex Vesia may take on larger roles
- 1:13 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Provide Positive Edwin Díaz Injury Update
- 9:51 PMYahoo Sports — Edwin Díaz injury update: Dodgers placing struggling closer on IL
- 9:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Place Díaz on Injured List
- 9:47 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Place Struggling Edwin Diaz on IL After Brutal Stretch
"The Dodgers put Edwin Diaz on the injured list, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic, after a run of poor appearances.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing struggling closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list. Here's what we know.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Edwin Díaz on the injured list on Tuesday
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 20, 2026, 1:13 AMDodgers Provide Positive Edwin Díaz Injury Update
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Edwin Díaz on the injured list on Tuesday
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:51 PMEdwin Díaz injury update: Dodgers placing struggling closer on IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers are placing struggling closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list. Here's what we know.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:50 PMDodgers Place Díaz on Injured List
The Los Angeles Dodgers are sending Edwin Díaz back to the Injured List.
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 9:47 PMDodgers Place Struggling Edwin Diaz on IL After Brutal Stretch
The Dodgers put Edwin Diaz on the injured list, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic, after a run of poor appearances.
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