Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Edwin Diaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers' three-time All-Star closer signed to a three-year, $69 million deal in December 2025, was transferred to the 60-day injured list on May 10, 2026, after undergoing elbow surgery on April 22 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Diaz had a disastrous 2026 debut with a 10.50 ERA across seven appearances before the injury, including an outing where he failed to record a single out. He is not eligible to return until at least June 19, with the earliest realistic return date expected to be after the All-Star break in mid-July. The move was procedural to clear a 40-man roster spot, but his timeline remains uncertain pending further rehabilitation progress.
Strengths
- + Three-time All-Star closer with proven track record
- + High-value contract indicates organizational confidence
- + Expected to begin playing catch later in May once stitches are removed
- + Strikeout rate and efficiency are rare commodities in baseball
Weaknesses
- - Right elbow surgery required to remove loose bodies
- - Disastrous 2026 debut with 10.50 ERA in seven appearances
- - Failed to record an out in April 20 outing against Colorado Rockies
- - Inconsistent performance before injury
- - Extended recovery timeline - out until after All-Star break
- - Significant financial investment ($69M over 3 years) now sidelined
- - Bullpen fragility issue remains unresolved for Dodgers
Injury Status: IL-60
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Edwin Ríos is a first baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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