"We were looking to add impactful players to what we thought like was already a championship-caliber club, you know, we felt like Edwin was the perfect fit. He's somebody who is a selfless superstar and fits right into our clubhouse culture. Uh, you know, he's proven this time and time again in the playoffs. He'll take the ball in the fourth, fifth inning, take down multiple innings to finish a game."
"Diaz had a 1.63 ERA through 62 games in 2025, and struck out 98 batters during that time. He pitched 66.1 innings last season, which is the most he has managed in a year since 2018."
Edwin Diaz made an impressive spring training debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, completing one inning on 12 pitches with two fly outs and one strikeout while allowing only one hit. The Dodgers signed Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract in December 2025 to address bullpen weaknesses that emerged during their World Series run. Diaz brings elite credentials, including three All-Star selections and 253 career saves across nine seasons. In 2025, he posted a 1.63 ERA over 62 games with 98 strikeouts while pitching 66.1 innings, his highest workload since 2018. General Manager Brandon Gomes emphasized Diaz's versatility and championship pedigree, noting his ability to pitch multiple innings in high-leverage situations and his fit within the team's clubhouse culture.
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