Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers, who recently won back-to-back World Series titles, are looking for a new closing pitcher. They are seen as a good match to sign Edwin Díaz, a pitcher from the New York Mets, who is now a free agent. Díaz left his contract with the Mets and had a successful season, making him a strong candidate for the Dodgers.
Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers are the recent winners of back-to-back World Series titles.
- The Dodgers used 39 different pitchers during the injury-filled regular season.
- The team needs a reliable closing pitcher for future games.
- Tanner Scott, signed last offseason, struggled with a 4.74 ERA.
- The Dodgers tried rookie Rōki Sasaki as a closer, but he will return to starting pitching.
- Edwin Díaz, a former New York Mets player, opted out of his contract and is a free agent.
- Díaz had a successful season with a 1.63 ERA and 98 strikeouts.
- The Dodgers are considered a "perfect fit" for signing Díaz as their new closer.
