Dodgers' Record Signing Moves to IL Amid Brutal Meltdown
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed their top relief pitcher Edwin Diaz on the injured list after a poor performance streak and a new upper-body injury. To fill the gap, the team recalled pitcher Emmet Sheehan from their minor league affiliate. Diaz, who signed a record $69 million deal for a reliever, has struggled since returning from elbow surgery, leading the Dodgers to consider other pitchers for the closer role.Key Facts
- Edwin Diaz is a three-time All-Star and the Dodgers’ record signing for a relief pitcher at $69 million.
- Diaz struggled early in the season with an elbow injury and underwent surgery in April.
- After returning in late July, Diaz has had a high earned run average (ERA) of 15.88 in August.
- Diaz was placed on the injured list again due to a new upper-body injury, unrelated to his elbow surgery.
- The Dodgers recalled right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Tanner Scott, a left-handed pitcher with a 2.20 ERA this year, is a candidate to take over as closer.
- Other bullpen options include Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer, and Evan Phillips.
- Diaz remains the preferred closer when healthy, but the team is exploring other options due to his struggles and injuries.
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