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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz reportedly out for 2-3 months with elbow injury

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz is now set to have surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday to remove loose bodies in the joint, the team announced on Monday.

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Cubs Manager Randomly Calls Out Dodgers for Special Treatment With Shohei Ohtani Rule

Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell expressed his displeasure with Major League Baseball's rule that allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to carry an extra pitcher on their roster with Shohei Ohtani's two-way designation.

Edwin Diaz News / Larry Brown Sports / April 20

Dodgers announce Edwin Diaz injury update

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be without one star player for the foreseeable future. Closer Edwin Diaz, who signed a $69 million deal this offseason, is now out until the second half of the season as he will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.

Edwin Diaz News / Field Level Media / April 20

Dodgers RHP Edwin Diaz (elbow surgery) out till second half

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will undergo surgery on his pitching elbow Wednesday and is expected to be sidelined until the second half of the season.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 20

Dodgers bullpen built to sustain loss of Edwin Diaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ All-Star closer, who inked a three-year, $69-million free-agent deal back in December, is dealing with “loose bodies” in his right elbow.

Edwin Diaz injury underscores familiar hole in Dodgers' bullpen

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 20

3 Edwin Díaz Replacements for Dodgers After Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a significant hit on Monday. Superstar closer Edwin Díaz has appeared in seven games for Los Angeles after signing a three-year, $69 million deal with the organization this past offseason.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 20

This Day In Dodgers History: Dodger Stadium Attendance Reaches 100 Million; Bud Selig Announces Takeover

On April 20, 1999, the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a game that was much more monumental for Dodger Stadium history.

MLB News / True Blue LA / April 20

Dodgers on Deck: Tuesday, April 21 at Giants

It’s a three-city week for the Dodgers, who finish up their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday in Denver, then head to San Francisco to take on the Giants at Oracle Park for a three-game series beginning Tuesday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / April 20

Edwin Díaz placed on injured list with right elbow loose bodies

The early-season struggles of Edwin Díaz reached its logical conclusion on Monday, with the Dodgers closer placed on the 15-day injured list ahead of the team’s series finale against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field in Denver.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / April 20

Edwin Diaz injury underscores familiar hole in Dodgers' bullpen

Edwin Diaz was supposed to be the answer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in the ninth inning. Instead, he will be sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Mets players make feelings on Carlos Mendoza clear amid losing streak

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing could be forcing a roster dilemma

Red Sox could avoid significant blow with Sonny Gray injury

Garrett Crochet has a message for Red Sox fans amid troubling start

Twins' starting rotation takes nasty blow with Mick Abel going down

Jake Eder News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Edwin Díaz Placed On Injured List, Jake Eder Recalled

The Los Angeles Dodgers put Edwin Díaz on the injured list due to right elbow loose bodies and recalled Jake Eder from Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to Monday’s game against the Colorado Rockies.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Dodgers Place Edwin Díaz On IL With Right Elbow Loose Bodies

The Dodgers announced that right-hander Edwin Díaz has been placed on the 15-day injured list with right elbow loose bodies. He will undergo some kind of procedure, per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 20

Dodgers Lineup vs Rockies: Kyle Tucker Out, Dalton Rushing Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to salvage their four-game series against the Colorado Rockies with a split on Monday. The Dodgers took the series opener in dominant 7-1 fashion.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Dave Roberts Disagrees With Dalton Rushing Accusing Rockies Of Something ‘Fishy’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had trouble with the Colorado Rockies in their three matchups so far this season, with their division rival taking two of the first three games.

Roki Sasaki News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Roki Sasaki: ‘I Have To Do The Things I Need To Work On’

Roki Sasaki turned in another inconsistent start as the Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a second consecutive game to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Despite Coors Field being a notoriously difficult ballpark to pitch in, the right-hander initially found success against the Rockies.

Ryan Ward News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 20

Dodgers' 28-Year-Old Outfield Prospect Named Top Trade Candidate Ahead of Deadline

It was only one game, and Ryan Ward probably won’t get many more before he heads back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Nonetheless, Ward did enough in his major league debut with the Dodgers on Sunday to improve his trade stock — which could mean more to the Dodgers’ front office than what the 28 year-old did in a 9-6 loss to the Colorado Rockies.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / DodgersBeat / April 20

Dodgers Concerned as Edwin Díaz Shows Rust, Velocity Drop in Rockies Loss

DENVER, CO—As we approach late April of the 2026 Major League Baseball season, there aren’t many concerns for the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / April 20

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Loses Record to Japanese Star Munetaka Murakami

There were doubts about Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami after he was posted by his NPB team in the offseason. While many thought he would the next Japanese-born player to shake up the big leagues, his free agency process told another story.

Dave Roberts News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Dave Roberts Has Remaining Concern With Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a second consecutive game to the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, which saw Edwin Díaz make his first appearance since April 10.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / April 20

Dalton Rushing Wanted To Give Up Start For Ryan Ward

The Los Angeles Dodgers did some roster shuffling before their game against the Colorado Rockies on Sunday, recalling Ryan Ward from Triple-A Oklahoma City as the corresponding move to Freddie Freeman going on the paternity list.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / April 20

Dodgers Match Best Start Ever by Defending Champ Despite Injuries

One thing that certainly shouldn't shock any Major League Baseball fan around the league is the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been able to find success throughout the 2026 campaign so far, despite a multitude of injuries that have popped up.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 20

Dodgers out to halt first skid of '26, split set vs. Rockies

Shohei Ohtani needed a ninth-inning single on Saturday night to extend his on-base streak to 50, but he made it 51 early in Sunday's game, moving past Willie Keeler for third all-time in Dodgers franchise history.