Edwin Diaz placed on injured list with neck inflammation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz has been placed on the injured list due to neck inflammation following a poor performance against the Colorado Rockies. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Diaz's struggles had reached a tipping point after allowing three runs during that game. Roberts expressed confidence that Diaz would return this season but noted the seriousness of the injury is still being evaluated. A full scan will be conducted when Diaz arrives in Los Angeles, and further examination will be performed by Dr. Robert Watkins. Prior to the IL placement, Diaz had a 15.88 ERA in August.
- •Edwin Diaz placed on the injured list with neck inflammation.
- •Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has defended Diaz amid poor outings.
- •Diaz's ERA was 15.88 in August before his IL placement.
- •Roberts expects Diaz to return this season, pending evaluation results.
- •A full medical examination will be performed by Dr. Robert Watkins.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Dave Roberts Gives Initial Diagnosis of Edwin Diaz After IL Placement
"Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed closer Edwin Diaz going on the injured list following a run of bad performances.
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