Dodgers' Edwin Diaz Opens Up After Losing Closer Role
Summary
Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz is on the injured list with a neck injury and will no longer be the team's closer when he returns. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Diaz will pitch in less stressful situations to regain confidence before the playoffs, while Tanner Scott is expected to be the new closer.Key Facts
- Edwin Diaz has a neck injury and is expected to recover before the season ends.
- Diaz was originally signed to be the Dodgers’ closer but struggled with a high 11.85 ERA this season.
- He has saved 7 out of 11 chances in 16 games.
- Manager Dave Roberts wants Diaz to pitch in easier situations to rebuild confidence.
- Tanner Scott is expected to replace Diaz as the Dodgers’ closer.
- Diaz acknowledged he has not pitched well and praised Scott’s recent performance.
- Scott had a rough first year with the Dodgers but improved his ERA to 2.24 this season.
- The move aims to strengthen the team’s pitching heading into the postseason.
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