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Edwin Díaz Targets Post–All-Star Break Return After Elbow Surgery

The finding of five loose fragments points to a clean fix that supports a midseason return.

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Mar 28, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Díaz (3) throws during the ninth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Diaz, speaking Monday five days after surgery, said his range of motion is back and he is aiming to return after the All-Star break in July.
  • Surgeons removed five bone or cartilage fragments from his right elbow in what Diaz called a best-case scenario for a faster comeback.
  • He will not throw until his stitches are removed, then expects to begin a supervised throwing program about two weeks later.
  • The Dodgers plan to share late-inning duties among Tanner Scott, Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia while their new $69 million closer recovers.
  • Following a rough April 19 outing at Coors Field and a velocity dip, imaging revealed the loose bodies that had been present since 2012 without symptoms until this season.