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Dodgers Place Edwin Díaz on IL, Name Tanner Scott Closer

8/24/2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Edwin Diaz on the injured list with a neck injury.
Diaz is expected to recover before season’s end but will not resume the closer role.
Manager Dave Roberts said Diaz will pitch in limited situations to rebuild confidence.
Reliever Tanner Scott is expected to assume the Dodgers’ closer duties.
Scott posted a 4.74 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 57 innings.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed reliever Edwin Diaz on the injured list with a neck injury.
Diaz is expected to recover before season’s end but will not resume the closer role.
Manager Dave Roberts said Diaz will pitch in limited situations to rebuild confidence.
Reliever Tanner Scott is expected to assume the Dodgers’ closer duties.
Scott posted a 4.74 ERA with 60 strikeouts in 57 innings.