The Los Angeles Dodgers place closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list due to inflammation in the right side of his neck. The move comes after Díaz reports feeling the issue on Monday night, and the team schedules imaging to further evaluate the problem.
Díaz, in his first season with the Dodgers, is struggling with performance since joining the bullpen. In the early part of the season, he has a 2–2 record with an 11.85 ERA and seven saves in 11 opportunities across 16 games. The Dodgers have not detailed a specific timeline for his return.
Meanwhile, four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani continues his progression toward returning to the mound and throws a bullpen session as he works his way back. The outlets present this as part of the team’s broader injury-management and recovery plans while Díaz’s status is assessed.
