"Coming off a second consecutive World Series title, the Los Angeles Dodgers faced a need in their outfield but also stood to benefit from addressing the bullpen as well. The team reportedly made a contract offer to Raisel Iglesias, and pursued Devin Williams and Ryan Helsley. In the time since, they were connected to Edwin Díaz and Robert Suarez, with indications suggesting the Dodgers didn't figure to factor prominently in the chase for the New York Mets free agent."
"But according to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Dodgers are signing Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract: Closer Edwin Díaz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million, sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers, who were targeting bullpen help this winter, got the best closer on the market, setting a new AAV record for relievers. - Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 9, 2025"
"Díaz is going to enter his age-32 season, and projections had him signing a contract of three to four years worth an average annual value of around $21 to $25 million. He became a free agent by opting out of the final two years and $38 million of his contract with the Mets. The right-hander is coming off a season in which he threw 66.1 innings, converted 28 saves and had a 1.63 ERA while striking out 38% of hitters and walking 8.1%."
Los Angeles Dodgers signed Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract, the highest average annual value for a reliever. Díaz opted out of the final two years and $38 million of his Mets deal to reach free agency. He enters his age-32 season after throwing 66.1 innings with a 1.63 ERA, 28 saves, a 38% strikeout rate and an 8.1% walk rate. The signing gives the Dodgers a clear right-handed closer and provides insurance behind Tanner Scott, who struggled in his first year with the team. Toronto, Atlanta and the Mets had also shown interest in Díaz.
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