Scouting Report: Kelvin Diaz

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 arthroscopic elbow surgery on April 22 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The 32-year-old 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. Diaz's 2026 debut season was disastrous, posting a 10.50 ERA across seven appearances before the injury, including an April 20 outing against Colorado where he failed to record an out while allowing three runs. The move to the 60-day IL was a procedural roster move to clear space for relief pitcher Wyatt Mills.