Overview
- Díaz retired the side in a perfect sixth inning in Game 2 on Sunday, throwing 12 pitches and recording two strikeouts.
- Since returning from the injured list in September, he has thrown six scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts, one hit and one walk.
- His comeback followed arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow and treatment for neck tightness, plus arm‑slot and hip adjustments during a controlled Triple‑A rehab.
- Manager Dave Roberts said Díaz’s recent outing was as good as they have seen and called him a viable option to finish games while the club preserves bullpen depth.
- Díaz’s strong short‑term form and prior postseason success give the Dodgers a clear path to a single ninth‑inning choice if he sustains this performance, a shift that could reshape late‑game matchups and bullpen usage in the series.