Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz up for battle to reclaim former role: ‘That’s why they signed me’

Nypost · Aug 23, 2026 · 307 words · By Dylan Hernandez

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Edwin Díaz won’t be the Dodgers’ closer when he returns from the 15-day injured list, but the three-time All-Star said his goal is to work his way back into his customary ninth-inning role.

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Edwin Díaz won’t be the Dodgers’ closer when he returns from the 15-day injured list, but the three-time All-Star said his goal is to work his way back into his customary ninth-inning role.

Why it matters

“That’s why they signed me here, to be the closer,” Díaz said.

Common ground

The $69 million right-hander was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation on Tuesday, a day after he gave up three runs in an 11-5 win over the Rockies.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 9 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The game was his ninth since his return from a surgical procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.”

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The web search results for this claim returned irrelevant adult content and unrelated baseball players. No evidence was found regarding surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Brendan Austin Rodgers (born August 9, 1996) is an American professional baseball second baseman in the Boston Red Sox organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Col…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brendan_Rodgers_(baseball)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edwin Elpidio Encarnación Rivera (born January 7, 1983) is a Dominican former professional baseball designated hitter, third baseman and first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Encarnación

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Isaac Michael Collins (born July 22, 1997) is an American professional baseball left fielder and second baseman for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in M…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Isaac_Collins_(baseball)

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Claim 2: “a day after he gave up three runs in an 11-5 win over the Rockies”

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While there are reports of the Dodgers playing the Rockies and Díaz having a poor season, none of the provided evidence specifically confirms a game where he gave up three runs in an 11-5 win over the Rockies.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers season was the 132nd season for the franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 64th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 59th season playing their home games …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers season is the 137th season for the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise in Major League Baseball (MLB), their 69th season in Los Angeles, California, and their 65th season playin…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Los Angeles Dodgers are an American professional baseball team based in Los Angeles. The Dodgers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member club of the National League (NL) West Division. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Dodgers

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Claim 3: “Díaz has an 11.85 ERA in 16 games this season.”

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Multiple independent web sources explicitly state that Díaz has an 11.85 ERA in 16 games this season.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Alexis Omar Díaz (born September 28, 1996) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher in the Texas Rangers organization. He has previously played in MLB for the Cincinnati Reds, Los Angeles Dodge…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexis_Díaz_(baseball)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Dayan Enrique Díaz (born February 10, 1989) is a Colombian former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dayan_Díaz

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Edwin Orlando Díaz Laboy (born March 22, 1994) is a Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Seatt…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_Díaz

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Claim 4: “Díaz... threw a bullpen session on Saturday.”

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Only one cross-reference (Nypost) mentions the bullpen session, and it specifies the session was on Monday, not Saturday.

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cross reference SUPPORTS — Díaz threw his first bullpen session since his neck issue popped up on Monday
https://nypost.com/2026/08/22/sports/dodgers-still-evaluatin…

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Claim 5: “The $69 million right-hander was placed on the injured list with neck inflammation on Tuesday”

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The claim is confirmed by a cross-reference (Nypost) and multiple web search results stating he was placed on the IL on Tuesday with neck inflammation.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz placed on 15-day injured list neck inflammation, after allowing runs in six of his nine appearances since returning from last IL stint.
https://www.truebluela.com/dodgers-roster/122346/edwin-diaz-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Diaz, who is 2-2 with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities in 16 games in his first season with the Dodgers, returned to Los Angeles on Tuesday and will have imaging on his neck.
https://www.nbcsports.com/mlb/news/dodgers-place-edwin-diaz-…

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web search NEUTRAL — Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz, who's had three blown saves in six appearances since returning to action last month, has been placed on the injured list with neck inflammation.
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-08-18/dodg…

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Claim 6: “the three-time All-Star”

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The provided evidence includes Wikipedia entries for Edwin Díaz, but none of the snippets mention him being a three-time All-Star. Other search results are irrelevant (etymology of the name Edwin, a musician, etc.).

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Yandy Díaz Fernández (born August 8, 1991) is a Cuban-born professional baseball first baseman, third baseman and designated hitter for the Tampa Bay Rays of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yandy_Díaz

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Claim 7: “Tanner Scott has become the Dodgers’ primary ninth-inning pitcher in Díaz’s absence.”

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Multiple sources confirm Tanner Scott has become the primary ninth-inning pitcher/closer in Díaz's absence.

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web search NEUTRAL — Dodgers closer Tanner Scott throws a pitch. Dodgers closer Tanner Scott delivers during the 10th inning of a 4-3 loss to the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Monday night. (Luke Johnson / Los Angele…
https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2025-06-02/dodg…

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web search NEUTRAL — Tanner Scott has become the Dodgers’ primary ninth-inning pitcher in Díaz’s absence.Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz (3) reacts at the end of the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Sta…
https://nypost.com/2026/08/23/sports/dodgers-edwin-diaz-want…

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web search NEUTRAL — Lefty reliever Tanner Scott has been removed from the Dodgers’ NLDS active roster, MLB announced today. As a result, he will be ineligible for the NLCS should the Dodgers advance.
https://www.mlbtraderumors.com/players/tanner-scott

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Claim 8: “Díaz is eligible to return from the injured list on Sept. 2”

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The provided evidence for this claim consists of irrelevant search results about the name 'Edwin' and a musician; no date for his return from the IL is mentioned.

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web search NEUTRAL — The name Edwin means "wealth-friend". It comes from Old English: ēad (wealth, good fortune) and Old English: wine (friend). [1] Thus the Old English form is Ēadwine, a name widely attested in early me…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin

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web search NEUTRAL — Edwin Ghazal, known as Edwin is a Canadian alternative rock singer from Toronto. He is the lead vocalist for the Canadian rock band I Mother Earth as well as a solo artist and the lead singer for the …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edwin_(musician)

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web search NEUTRAL — Edwin is a digital learning platform that combines curriculum-linked content, interactive tools, and dedicated support to transform classroom engagement and empower educators and students to achieve t…
https://www.edwin.app/

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Claim 9: “Edwin Díaz won’t be the Dodgers’ closer when he returns from the 15-day injured list”

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Multiple web search results confirm that Edwin Díaz will serve in low-leverage situations upon his return and that Tanner Scott is the favored closer.

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