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Dodgers' Díaz Struggles with Velocity; No Injury Concerns

4/13/2026

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Edwin Díaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers closer, is averaging 95.8 mph with his fastball this season, down from 97.2 mph last year.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says they are taking a cautious, day-to-day approach after Díaz blew a save.
Díaz and Roberts have ruled out injury or mechanical issues.
He has a history of slow starts after a knee injury in 2023, but he expects velocity to rise.

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Edwin Díaz, the Los Angeles Dodgers closer, is averaging 95.8 mph with his fastball this season, down from 97.2 mph last year.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says they are taking a cautious, day-to-day approach after Díaz blew a save.
Díaz and Roberts have ruled out injury or mechanical issues.
He has a history of slow starts after a knee injury in 2023, but he expects velocity to rise.