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Dodgers Place Edwin Díaz on Injured List With Neck Inflammation

8/20/2026

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Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list Tuesday because of neck inflammation, manager Dave Roberts said.
Díaz, who signed a $69 million deal, posted an 11.85 ERA in 16 outings and, since his July 29 activation, recorded three saves while allowing three runs in one inning.
Emmet Sheehan was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Díaz, and Roberts listed bullpen options Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips and Jack Dreyer.

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Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list Tuesday because of neck inflammation, manager Dave Roberts said.
Díaz, who signed a $69 million deal, posted an 11.85 ERA in 16 outings and, since his July 29 activation, recorded three saves while allowing three runs in one inning.
Emmet Sheehan was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City to replace Díaz, and Roberts listed bullpen options Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips and Jack Dreyer.