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Edwin Díaz Begins Single‑A Rehab Assignment

The Dodgers say the closer is on a short minor‑league rehab plan and expected to rejoin the major‑league roster shortly after the All‑Star break following elbow surgery.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Edwin Díaz started a rehab assignment with Single‑A Ontario on Saturday, July 11, with the team announcing he would pitch out of the bullpen for the Tower Buzzers.
  • In his first outing on the assignment Díaz threw a scoreless inning, recording two strikeouts and needing 11 pitches, and he told reporters he may need about three more rehab games before returning.
  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Díaz got through recent live batting practice on schedule and the club views the outing as part of a short, controlled ramp to the majors.
  • Reports noted Díaz reached the mid‑90s on the radar during live sessions, a velocity sign Dodgers and Díaz cited as improvement from his early‑season struggles before surgery.
  • The team has managed the ninth inning without him, with Tanner Scott converting 13 of 15 save chances and the bullpen holding a sub‑4.00 ERA, which gives the Dodgers flexibility while Díaz finishes rehab.