Details emerge on Edwin Diaz’s absence against the Mets

Edwin Diaz has yet to pitch against his former team during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ongoing series versus the New York Mets. 

Diaz was nowhere to be found on the mound on Tuesday, when the Dodgers took care of business and defeated New York, 2-1, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, Calif.

Instead, it was Alex Vesia who assumed the closer duties for the reigning World Series champions, striking out the side in the ninth inning to preserve Los Angeles’ victory and secure his second save in the 2026 MLB season.

Diaz watched Vesia close it out for the Dodgers, as he was held back by the team.

Amid injury concerns, Diaz threw a bullpen session Tuesday afternoon, effectively taking him out of the Dodgers’ plan for the Mets game, according to Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

The 32-year-old Diaz has not pitched since Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers, after which he said that he “didn’t feel right,” prompting concerns about his health, according to Ardaya. Roberts, however, allayed fears by saying that it’s “something that’s behind us.”

Diaz can further quell questions about his status by showing up on the mound for a possible save opportunity in the series finale against the Mets on Wednesday.