Edwin Diaz throws live batting practice for the Los Angeles Dodgers
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Last updated Sep 9, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz participated in a live batting practice session on Monday while continuing his recovery from neck inflammation. The 32-year-old has been on the injured list since August 18 and maintains a 11.85 ERA across 16 appearances this season. Manager Dave Roberts stated that Diaz will throw at least one additional live session before beginning a minor league rehab assignment. Upon his return, the club intends to use Diaz in lower-leverage situations rather than immediately restoring his closer role. Tanner Scott has assumed primary ninth-inning duties during this period, recording 20 saves and a 2.45 ERA. The Dodgers anticipate Diaz could potentially rejoin the active roster during the current nine-game homestand.
- •Edwin Diaz faced Alex Call and Dalton Rushing during a live batting practice session.
- •The right-hander remains on the injured list with neck inflammation.
- •Dave Roberts confirmed Diaz will complete another live session and a rehab assignment.
- •Tanner Scott will continue to serve as the team's primary closer for now.
- •Diaz is expected to be part of the Dodgers' postseason pitching staff.
- 3:02 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Diaz Faces Moment of Truth in Imminent Dodgers Return
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Closer Díaz Takes Important Step Forward
- 11:32 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing
- 1:15 AMYahoo Sports — Edwin Diaz Takes Major Step Toward Dodgers Return With ‘Best’ Live Session
- 2:58 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Provide Encouraging Edwin Diaz Injury Update Before Cardinals Series
"The Los Angeles Dodgers provided an update on Edwin Diaz’s status. Diaz threw a live batting practice session, facing Alex Call and Dalton Rushing, per the LA Times‘ Maddie Lee.The 32-year-old closer has had a nightmare season in which he’s been either hurt or ineffective. In 16 appearances, Diaz has a 11.85 ERA and seven saves. […] The post Dodgers Provide Encouraging Edwin Diaz Injury Update Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping for better results from veteran closer Edwin Diaz when they signed him this past offseason.Diaz came to Los Angeles on a three-year, $69 million contract, with the organization hoping to solidify the closer spot in the bullpen. After struggles last year, Diaz was supposed to be the anchor for […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing appeared first on HEAVY.
"Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz, who has lost the closer role until he proves otherwise, is starting to work his way back.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 3:02 AMEdwin Diaz Faces Moment of Truth in Imminent Dodgers Return
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz could end up returning by the end of the week, according to manager Dave Roberts.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 10:00 PMDodgers Closer Díaz Takes Important Step Forward
Edwin Díaz took another step toward returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 6, 2026, 11:32 PMDodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing
The Los Angeles Dodgers were hoping for better results from veteran closer Edwin Diaz when they signed him this past offseason.Diaz came to Los Angeles on a three-year, $69 million contract, with the organization hoping to solidify the closer spot in the bullpen. After struggles last year, Diaz was supposed to be the anchor for […] The post Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Turns Heads in First Rehab Outing appeared first on HEAVY.
- Yahoo SportsSep 5, 2026, 1:15 AMEdwin Diaz Takes Major Step Toward Dodgers Return With ‘Best’ Live Session
Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Diaz, who has lost the closer role until he proves otherwise, is starting to work his way back.
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 2:58 AMDodgers Provide Encouraging Edwin Diaz Injury Update Before Cardinals Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers provided an update on Edwin Diaz’s status. Diaz threw a live batting practice session, facing Alex Call and Dalton Rushing, per the LA Times‘ Maddie Lee.The 32-year-old closer has had a nightmare season in which he’s been either hurt or ineffective. In 16 appearances, Diaz has a 11.85 ERA and seven saves. […] The post Dodgers Provide Encouraging Edwin Diaz Injury Update Before Cardinals Series appeared first on HEAVY.
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