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Edwin Díaz Signs $69 Million Deal with Dodgers

12/15/2025

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Summary

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Edwin Díaz (Dodgers closer) signed a three-year, $69 million contract, establishing a $23 million average annual value for relief pitchers.
Díaz previously played for the New York Mets and posted a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves.
The deal includes deferred payments, with full compensation extending to 2047.
Díaz chose No. 3 to honor his three sons.
The signing aims to strengthen a bullpen that struggled last season.

History

Historical Context

The Los Angeles Dodgers' 2014 signing of relief pitcher Brian Wilson for $10 million highlighted a trend in Major League Baseball towards investing heavily in specialized bullpen roles. This shift, which began in the 1980s as teams increasingly relied on relievers, has escalated, exemplified by Edwin Díaz's $69 million deal in 2022, reflecting the growing importance of effective relief pitching in securing postseason success.

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Story summary

Edwin Díaz (Dodgers closer) signed a three-year, $69 million contract, establishing a $23 million average annual value for relief pitchers.
Díaz previously played for the New York Mets and posted a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves.
The deal includes deferred payments, with full compensation extending to 2047.
Díaz chose No. 3 to honor his three sons.
The signing aims to strengthen a bullpen that struggled last season.

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