Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz responds to a report earlier this season that alleged connections to illegal cockfighting in Puerto Rico. In public remarks, Díaz says he has not done anything illegal and pushes back against the claims. Multiple outlets report that Díaz also states he has not heard from Major League Baseball regarding the matter. The comments come as Díaz focuses on his role with Los Angeles, according to the reports.
The coverage is centered on Díaz’s denial and his account of MLB contact, rather than on new findings or disciplinary actions. While the initial reporting is described as linking Díaz to cockfighting, none of the provided summaries indicate that MLB has reached a conclusion or announced a formal ruling at the time of Díaz’s statements. The reports instead emphasize Díaz’s denial of wrongdoing and his claim that he has received no communication from league officials.
Together, the sources present Díaz’s side of the story and outline that the alleged links remain contested, with MLB involvement not clearly documented in the accounts cited.
