Overview
- Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Friday that Edwin Díaz will be activated to the big-league roster and available for the weekend series against the Giants.
- Díaz will not return as the team’s closer and will be used in low‑leverage situations while the club evaluates his performance under a merit-based plan.
- The 32-year-old has had an injury‑ridden, uneven season that included arthroscopic elbow surgery in April, a later stint for neck inflammation, and an 11.85 ERA across 16 appearances.
- A rough start to his Triple-A rehab produced multiple walks and six runs allowed, but a more recent scoreless outing convinced the Dodgers to bring him back and demand better strike‑throwing.
- Tanner Scott has handled ninth‑inning duties this year with a strong 2.87 ERA and 22 saves, which gives Los Angeles a reliable closer option while Díaz tries to rebuild trust before postseason roster decisions.