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Dodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury

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The Associated Press. (2026, September 19). Dodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/baseball/dodgers-welcome-back-edwin-d-az-from-the-il-after-a-month-out-with-a-neck-injury/article_5a1cf13e-3594-5068-af25-ef04f724e635.html

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Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz returned from the injured list on Friday after being out for a month due to a neck injury. The 32-year-old pitcher, who signed with the team as a free agent last offseason, rejoined the bullpen for the series opener against San Francisco. Prior to his injury, Díaz had an ERA of 11.85 over 16 games this season and made five rehab appearances during his recovery period. Right-hander Landon Knack was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City to make room for Díaz's return.

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Edwin Díaz, a right-handed reliever for the Los Angeles Dodgers, returned from the injured list on Friday, September 15, after missing about a month due to neck inflammation. Signed as a high-profile free agent last offseason with a $69 million contract, Díaz has struggled this season, making only 16 appearances and posting an ERA of 11.85 while converting just seven out of eleven save opportunities. After suffering from various injuries including loose bodies in his elbow requiring surgery and knee discomfort, the Dodgers hoped a stint with Triple-A Oklahoma City would improve Díaz's performance. However, in his first four rehab outings, he gave up six runs and walked seven batters, raising doubts about his readiness for the postseason roster. Despite these challenges, manager Dave Roberts announced that Díaz is set to be activated on Friday against the San Francisco Giants, giving him a last chance to salvage what has been a disastrous season thus far.

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Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz came off the injured list Friday after missing a month with a neck injury. asserted

Díaz → come → injury

He signed with the team as a free agent last offseason. asserted

He → sign → agent

He made five rehab appearances during his second IL stint of the season. asserted

He → make → season

Díaz allowed six runs and had four strikeouts in 4 1/3 innings. asserted

Díaz → allow → innings

Right-hander Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, a day after throwing four scoreless innings in a victory over the Cincinnati Reds. asserted

Knack → optione → Reds

Dodgers welcome back Edwin Díaz from the IL after a month out with a neck injury

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