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While the Los Angeles Dodgers ' bullpen has largely been able to hold things down over the past few weeks, even if Tanner Scott just cost the team a win after surrendering three runs against the Phillies, fans in Southern California have been waiting with bated breath to see – and hear – the return of Edwin Diaz .
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The richest reliever in MLB history in terms of AAV , Diaz only made seven appearances for the Dodgers before loose bodies in his elbow required surgical correction , leaving him unable to pitch since.
Discussing Diaz's recovery before the Dodgers' Tuesday game against the Arizona Diamondbacks , Dave Roberts revealed that the All-Star reliever is actually back in LA at Dodger Stadium, playing catch as he works his way back from injury .
"He is on his second set of back-to-backs," Roberts said. "He's at Dodger Stadium today and playing catch, so it's coming along really well. Very encouraged."
Asked if he has any update on his full recovery timeline, Roberts noted he didn't, but wouldn't be surprised if the post-All-Star break prognosis he initially received still holds true.
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"Obviously, full recovery. Still don't know when the time of return is," Roberts said. "It's easy, probably to assume it's after the All-Star break, but I just have no idea."
So far in 2026, the Dodgers are tied for 16th in saves at 14, with their six blown saves a top-6 mark according to Screwball. Still, getting Diaz back would give Roberts even more optionality and allow the Dodgers to kick everyone down a spot as they look to supplement a very good six-man rotation with some exceptional play out of the bullpen as well.
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