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Dodgers RHP Edwin Diaz (elbow surgery) out till second half
Edwin Díaz will miss about three months after surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, and the Dodgers recalled Jake Eder.
- On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery Wednesday, April 22 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, sidelining him approximately three months.
- Concerns intensified after Díaz struggled in Sunday's 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies, where his fastball velocity dipped to 92.8 mph, down from his 97.2 mph average last year.
- Signed to a $69 million contract this winter, the 32-year-old reliever was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday, with the team recalling left-hander Jake Eder from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
- Manager Dave Roberts stated he will not name a single replacement closer, instead deploying multiple pitchers in specific roles: "I do feel comfortable with a handful of guys."
- General manager Brandon Gomes expects Díaz back in the second half of the season, emphasizing the team's deep pitching staff will manage the absence: "The good news is that we expect him back in the second half.
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Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will have elbow surgery and is expected to miss about 3 months
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and is expected to miss about three months.
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