The Los Angeles Dodgers expect closer Edwin Díaz to return this week after his $69 million offseason signing is set to be activated from the injured list on Wednesday. Ahead of that return, the team’s bullpen faces renewed questions after a loss to the New York Mets on Sunday. In an 8–3 defeat, multiple Dodgers relievers struggled before the ninth inning, including outings in the sixth and seventh innings, according to reports. The Mets scored early in the game, and the Dodgers’ pitching problems limited their ability to stop the run of scoring. The defeat highlights how quickly game situations can change, particularly when the closer role is not yet filled by Díaz. With Díaz nearing his return, Dodgers management will weigh bullpen usage and pitching matchups in the days leading up to Wednesday’s activation, while continuing to assess the performance of other relievers during his absence. The sources frame the loss as a potential concern heading toward the trade-deadline conversation, though the reports primarily focus on Díaz’s imminent return and the bullpen’s recent difficulties.