Dodgers stand by Edwin Díaz as closer after blown saves vs. Brewers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 1:10 PM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Edwin Díaz blew his third save in a week on August 13, contributing to the Dodgers' 5-4 loss to the Brewers. This follows earlier blown saves against the Diamondbacks on August 7 and 8. Despite his struggles, manager Dave Roberts confirmed Díaz will remain the team's closer, citing a lack of alternatives. The Dodgers fell short of matching the Brewers for the best record in the National League with this defeat. Díaz acknowledged his inconsistency, attributing the collapse to poor fastball placement and recognizing the need to improve. Roberts indicated that other relief options would require better performance to consider any changes in the closing role.
- •Díaz has registered six saves this season.
- •He signed a record three-year, $69 million deal this offseason.
- •The Dodgers are currently 73-49, trailing the Brewers at 75-47.
- •Díaz recorded a strikeout but allowed four consecutive singles in the loss.
- •Roberts stated there's no easy fix for changing routines midseason.
- 1:10 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers not moving off Edwin Díaz at closer after 3-time All-Star's third blown save in a week, loss to Brewers
"Díaz's first season in Los Angeles hasn't gone according to plan.
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