Dodgers' Díaz Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Sidelined

0:00On April 28th, Dodger's closer Edwin Diaz just had surgery to clean out loose fragments from his right elbow, sidelining him until at least the all-star break. The team dropped $69 million on him this winter to lock down late innings, but now their bullpen puzzle is missing its star piece right. When they need depth most, earlier this month in Colorado, Diaz felt weird tightness after a rough outing on April 19th, where he gave up three runs without an out. Things out he's dealt with these elbow bits since signing Pro back in 2012, but they finally messed with his velocity and comfort enough to need fixing. Fans and the Dodgers are feeling the hit hard, especially with Evan Phillips still rehabbing from Tommy John. Diaz's early 10.50 ERA and high walks per inning showed the struggle, forcing the team to lean on guys like Blake Trinon, Tanner Scott, and Alex Vesha for those high-leveraged spots. A couple days post-op, Diaz says his arm motion is back to normal, and he's already

1:01feeling way better, dodging a worse fate like ligament damage. He's 100% confident in his rehab, and itching to build strength once stitches come out in a few weeks. The new Dodger admits missing half the season stings, but his teammates got his back, telling him to take time and save the fire for October. Dodger's brass got a grind through now, but Diaz is locked in on a strong comeback. That's the story for today. MLB News Today, driven by AI.