The Dodgers’ late-inning role is at the center of recent reporting, with Yahoo Sports and the New York Post saying Roki Sasaki could be considered again as a playoff closer option if Edwin Díaz does not show enough improvement. The articles frame this as a contingency plan for the bullpen spot during high-leverage games.
Both outlets reference the Dodgers’ recent spending on relief pitching, contrasting Diaz’s contract value with other marquee bullpen acquisitions. The New York Post specifically contrasts Diaz’s situation with the team’s signing of Tanner Scott, while Yahoo Sports presents the same core idea in similar terms. While neither report changes the Dodgers’ stated need for bullpen reliability, they differ mainly in emphasis and wording rather than the underlying scenario: Sasaki is positioned as a potential closer fallback should Díaz’s performance remain below expectations.
Overall, the coverage reflects ongoing evaluation of Díaz in the closer role and the continued interest in Sasaki as a high-upside bullpen option, especially for playoff use if results do not improve.
