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Dodgers Activate Edwin Díaz and Put Him Back in the Closer Role

The move returns Díaz after elbow surgery and changes late-season bullpen and roster planning for Los Angeles.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Baseball player Edwin Diaz runs on the field while fans and a cameraman watch, Image 2 shows Edwin Diaz pitching on the mound, Image 3 shows Edwin Diaz and Freddie Freeman high-fiving
Mar 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz (3) reacts after defeating the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Dodgers activated Edwin Díaz from the 60-day injured list and gave him a save in his first big-league outing since April after a multi-level rehab.
  • The club removed Díaz from the IL following arthroscopic surgery on April 22 to take loose bodies out of his right elbow and a seven-game minor-league rehab program.
  • Left-hander Charlie Barnes was designated for assignment to open a roster spot for Díaz in Wednesday’s corresponding move.
  • Early signs in Díaz’s return showed renewed fastball life near 96.9 mph and strong strikeout rates in rehab, though manager Dave Roberts emphasized that command and consistency will be the focus going forward.
  • Díaz’s return restores the planned closer role and is likely to move Tanner Scott back to a setup job while also affecting the Dodgers’ trade-deadline and postseason roster decisions as other injured players rejoin the club.