Diaz Positive Update After Elbow Surgery

0:00It's April 28th. This is MLB News today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. Dodgers closer. Edwin Diaz just gave a positive update five days after elbow surgery to remove five loose bodies from his pitching arm. The procedure happened last Wednesday in Los Angeles, and he's already moving his arm well without much soreness. Diaz expects to return strong after the All-Star break in July. The trouble started back on April 19th in Colorado, when his arm fell tired and tight during a rough outing. He gave up three runs without recording an out, but imaging showed no other major problems. Now with small bandages still on, he won't throw for a couple more weeks. Diaz signed a $69 million three-year deal with the Dodgers in the offseason after leaving the Metz. He's a three-time All-Star with 257 career saves and a sharp 2.91 ERA. Early this season, he went 1-0 with a 10.50 ERA in seven games while shaking off some leg issues.

1:02His teammates are backing him up, telling him to take time and focus on October. Missing the first half-stings, but he's motivated to help the squad win. Even the jazz trumpeter who plays his entrance tune, Tatiana Tate, is sidelined until he returns. Diaz plans to grind on conditioning now, so he can blast back firing heat and lock down those late innings for the Dodgers.