Overview
- The Dodgers placed closer Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list for inflammation in the right side of his neck following a rough outing, a move reported Tuesday by multiple outlets.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Díaz flew back to Los Angeles for imaging, received a 'best-case' clean MRI and will be shut down from throwing for a few days while the team monitors his recovery.
- Díaz returned from April elbow surgery on July 29 and has since struggled, posting an 11.85 ERA, a 2.56 WHIP and multiple blown saves across 16 appearances this season.
- Los Angeles recalled right-hander Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A to add bullpen length and has handed most late-inning opportunities to Tanner Scott while coaches work on Díaz’s mechanics, including a lower arm angle and posture.
- The short-term outcome will shape October planning because Díaz’s health and effectiveness remain uncertain and the Dodgers will need reliable late-inning arms even though the club still leads the NL West.