Overview
- Díaz told reporters he was a free agent who heard from many teams, praised the Dodgers’ recruitment, and emphasized respect for the Mets.
- Steve Cohen called Díaz’s decision “perplexing” in a radio interview, with reporting indicating New York’s offer was about $3 million lower with room to go higher.
- Díaz threw a clean bullpen at Camelback Ranch and was seen working side-by-side with Shohei Ohtani during an early spring session.
- Manager Dave Roberts expects Díaz to handle the ninth inning, saying a defined closer will give him more flexibility with earlier matchups.
- Díaz confirmed he will pitch for Puerto Rico in the 2026 WBC despite his 2023 tournament injury, as the Dodgers also slow-play Brusdar Graterol’s spring ramp-up.