Dodgers Seek Replacements for Injured Closer Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that closer Edwin Díaz will miss at least three months following elbow surgery. The team signed Díaz to a $69 million contract in the offseason. Since Kenley Jansen left the team at the end of 2021, the Dodgers have used 31 pitchers to record at least one save, with Evan Phillips being the only one to tally at least 25 saves.

Evan Phillips is currently recovering from a procedure after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year. Manager Dave Roberts stated he is comfortable with several pitchers who can close games. General manager Brandon Gomes noted that most relievers on the team are suitable for save situations.

00 ERA this year. He has recorded 10 strikeouts and allowed two hits in 8 ⅔ scoreless innings. Vesia has used his changeup against right-handed hitters and secured saves last week when Díaz was unavailable. 05 ERA this year. He did not allow a run in his first eight appearances but gave up a lead in a recent outing against four batters.

Treinen has experience from three World Series titles with the Dodgers. 04 ERA this year. He has allowed one run in 10 outings, with eight strikeouts and no walks. 74 ERA and was demoted from the closer role.

79 ERA this year and no career saves but showed success in last year's playoffs. 79 ERA, with a fastball above 100 mph. Brock Stewart, with two career saves, is on a minor-league rehab assignment recovering from shoulder surgery last year. 11 ERA this season.

General manager Brandon Gomes stated there are no plans to move Sasaki to the bullpen. The team believes its current options are sufficient to cover Díaz's absence.