Dodgers Announce Trade With Phillies After Edwin Diaz Update

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Cole Hudson | Last updated Apr 14, 2026 6:28 PM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a 4-0 win over the New York Mets, with contributions across the roster. Amid the momentum, the team completed a trade with the Philadelphia Phillies , acquiring right-handed pitcher Griff McGarry in exchange for international pool money, according to the Dodgers’ X account.

The move is aimed at bolstering bullpen depth and providing additional innings as the season progresses. McGarry is expected to report to Triple-A initially but could work his way up to the majors. The trade follows ongoing developments involving Edwin Díaz (h/t Jack Harris of the California Post). This adds more context to the Dodgers’ urgency to reinforce their pitching staff.

The Dodgers acquired RHP Griff McGarry from the Philadelphia Phillies for international pool money.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 14, 2026

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team will be cautious with Díaz and evaluate him day to day, emphasizing there are no injury concerns. Díaz was dominant for the Mets last season, appearing in 62 games with a 1.63 ERA, a 0.874 WHIP, and 98 strikeouts over 66.1 innings. This season with the Dodgers, he has not matched that production, posting a 6.00 ERA and a 1.667 WHIP with 10 strikeouts in six innings across six appearances. The sample size remains small, making it too early to draw firm conclusions about his trajectory.

In response, the Dodgers acquired right-hander McGarry, who was originally drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 31st round of the 2017 MLB Draft but did not sign, then selected by the Phillies in the fifth round of the 2021 Draft. Pitching in the minors this season, he has a 9.00 ERA and a 2.50 WHIP through five games, but still offers developmental upside.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) © Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Díaz has developed into one of the league’s premier closers over his career. He was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of Caguas Military Academy in Puerto Rico. Over 10 seasons, he has earned three All-Star selections, two Trevor Hoffman Reliever of the Year Awards, and a Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year Award. He has also received Cy Young Award votes multiple times and appeared in MVP voting.

He recently signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, covering the 2026–28 seasons, which set a record for the highest average annual value for a reliever at $23 million. The deal includes a $9 million signing bonus, deferred money, and a conditional 2029 team option.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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