Edwin Díaz returns for Dodgers, collects save in win over Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 5:06 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
Edwin Díaz made his long-awaited return to the mound for the Dodgers on July 29, 2026, in a game against the Mariners. In his first appearance since April, following an elbow procedure, Díaz secured a save in the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory. Despite giving up a ground-rule double and another double, he limited the damage, showcasing a revitalized fastball that averaged 96.9 mph. His entrance was celebrated by Dodgers fans with a standing ovation and his trademark music as part of the night, which was also marked by a bobblehead giveaway. Díaz’s performance could signal a strong finish for the Dodgers this season as they aim for a successful stretch run.
- •Díaz activated from injured list before the game
- •Secured his fifth save of the season
- •Dodgers led by three runs during save attempt
- •Díaz's fastball showed improved velocity
- •Game took place at Dodger Stadium on July 29, 2026
- 5:06 AMYahoo Sports — In Dodgers return, Edwin Díaz wows with fastball in successful save attempt
"The Dodgers had waited three months to see Edwin Díaz back on the mound, and all year for him to look like himself. So on Wednesday night, when the trumpets...
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