Scouting Report: Edwin Ríos

Summary

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.