The Los Angeles Dodgers face calls to stop using closer Edwin Díaz in high-leverage moments after recent performance issues. Yahoo Sports and the Los Angeles Times both report that Díaz’s struggles are becoming a concern in late, high-stakes innings, drawing comparisons to another bullpen pitcher’s prior downturn.
Both outlets argue that the team should reconsider how it deploys Díaz within the bullpen. The central point in their coverage is role management: shifting Díaz away from the most critical situations and finding a different spot where he can be more effective. Neither article presents a major dispute over Díaz’s broader bullpen involvement, but both frame the current usage as a problem.
While the two reports align on the need for a change, they do not offer detailed alternatives such as a specific new inning assignment, replacement plan, or injury explanation. Instead, they focus on the immediate managerial decision—adjusting Díaz’s deployment—given the impact of his recent results in close games.
