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The gist
Edwin Díaz blew another save, giving up three runs in a 5-4 Dodgers loss to the Brewers. His 11.57 ERA threatens the Dodgers' three-peat hopes.
Background
Edwin Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers last winter to be their closer. He missed over three months due to elbow surgery and has struggled since returning, with an 11.57 ERA and three blown saves in his last four appearances. The Dodgers are two-time defending champions aiming for a third straight World Series title.
How it unfolded
- Jul 29, 2026Díaz returned from surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow.
- Aug 7, 2026Díaz allowed a walk-off home run to Ryan Waldschmidt in a loss to the Diamondbacks.
- Aug 13, 2026Díaz blew a two-run ninth-inning lead against the Brewers, allowing three runs in a 5-4 loss, and was booed by the Dodger Stadium crowd.
- Aug 14, 2026Díaz loaded the bases but secured the final three outs in a 3-1 win over the Brewers, though he continued to struggle.
Who’s saying what
- Manager
- Dave Roberts said he will stick with Díaz as closer, saying 'Everyone has got a role. They all have jobs to do.'
- Analysts
- CBS Sports noted Díaz's .514 BABIP is unsustainable but his career-worst strikeout rate and high ERA remain concerning.
- Public
- Dodger Stadium fans booed Díaz as he walked off the mound after his latest blown save.
- Media
- The Sporting News said the Mets made the right decision letting Díaz walk, calling his Dodgers tenure 'a disaster.'
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