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Dodgers Ink Edwin Díaz: MLB's Highest-Paid Reliever Ever

12/19/2025

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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract, making him the highest-paid reliever in MLB history.
The deal includes a $9 million signing bonus and over $13 million in deferrals.
Díaz had 28 saves and a 1.63 ERA last season.
He is expected to be the Dodgers' dedicated closer.
Andrew Friedman said they seek a versatile position player to strengthen the roster.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract, making him the highest-paid reliever in MLB history.
The deal includes a $9 million signing bonus and over $13 million in deferrals.
Díaz had 28 saves and a 1.63 ERA last season.
He is expected to be the Dodgers' dedicated closer.
Andrew Friedman said they seek a versatile position player to strengthen the roster.