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Edwin Díaz Activated by Dodgers but Will Pitch in Low‑Leverage Role

His return is a short tryout that will determine whether he earns a postseason bullpen spot.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz signals to the dugout, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman talks with Edwin Diaz
An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) pitches against the Washington Nationals, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell looking on from the dugout
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Overview

  • The Dodgers activated Edwin Díaz on Friday and optioned right‑hander Landon Knack to Triple‑A as the corresponding roster move.
  • Manager Dave Roberts said Díaz will be used in low‑leverage innings to rebuild command and must earn higher‑pressure work through a few remaining regular‑season outings.
  • Díaz has had an injury‑marred season that included April elbow surgery, a later stint for neck inflammation, only 16 appearances, and an 11.85 ERA that raised questions about his effectiveness.
  • His Triple‑A rehab showed mixed results with multiple walks and runs allowed before a cleaner outing, leaving the Dodgers unsure if he will make the playoff roster.
  • The club is also managing returns for Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell while keeping Roki Sasaki stretched out as starter insurance, decisions that will shape the final postseason rotation and bullpen construction.