"The Los Angeles Dodgers shook up the baseball world Tuesday morning, signing one of MLB's best closers in All-Star right-hander Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. More news: Dodgers Agree to Deal With Edwin Diaz Diaz, 31, has recorded 20 or more saves in every MLB season since 2017 bar the shortened 2020 season and has a career ERA of 2.82. In 2025, he posted a 1.63 ERA and converted 28 of his 31 save opportunities while striking out 98 batters in 66.1 innings."
"The Dodgers desperately needed a high-leverage reliever following the 2025 season, where their four-year signing of Tanner Scott didn't go according to plan. Photo Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Have you downloaded the new Dodgers Nation app yet? Click here for Apple Users and here for Android Users to be a part of the redesigned app to give fans everything they need, all in one place. Don't miss out on live GameCast with play-by-play, news and analysis, Dodgers Nation podcasts and videos, all the stats you want and more! Fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to react to the Dodgers' historic signing."
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed All-Star right-hander Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million deal. Diaz, 31, has recorded 20 or more saves in every full MLB season since 2017 and owns a career ERA of 2.82. In 2025 he posted a 1.63 ERA, converted 28 of 31 save opportunities, and struck out 98 batters in 66.1 innings. The Dodgers sought a high-leverage reliever after their four-year signing of Tanner Scott underperformed in 2025. Fans reacted to the signing on X (formerly Twitter), and the team promoted its redesigned Dodgers Nation app for followers.
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