"The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed their bullpen by adding All-Star closer Edwin Díaz on a three-year, $69 million contract that includes more than $13 million in deferrals and a $9 million signing bonus. The $23 million average annual value (AAV) of the contract set a new record for relievers, surpassing the $20.4 million mark Díaz received in his last deal with the New York Mets."
"In addition to being one of baseball's best closers, Díaz brings with him one of the most exciting entrances in baseball, headlined with the song "Narco" by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet. "Yeah, we're fired up," Tommy Edman said of the Dodgers' reaction to signing Díaz. "He's been my answer to the question, 'Who's the toughest pitcher you've had to face?' So I'm really glad I don't have to face him anymore.""
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract with more than $13 million in deferrals and a $9 million signing bonus. The $23 million average annual value is a record for relievers, topping his previous $20.4 million AAV with the New York Mets. The deal includes a conditional team option for 2029 worth $6.5 million with incentives tied to games finished. Díaz is expected to serve as the Dodgers' dedicated closer after a season with 28 saves, a 1.63 ERA and 98 strikeouts, earning All-Star honors and Trevor Hoffman NL Reliever of the Year recognition.
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