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Dodgers Closer Returns After Month-Long Neck Injury Layoff
19 Sep
Summary
- Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz returned Friday after a month-long neck injury absence.
- He is available for the series opener against San Francisco.
- Right-hander Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz has been activated from the injured list as of Friday, returning to the team after a month-long recovery from a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-handed pitcher is now available for selection out of the bullpen for the Dodgers' series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
Díaz's season statistics prior to his injury included a 2-2 record with an 11.85 ERA across 16 games. He had signed with the Dodgers as a free agent during the past offseason. During his second stint on the injured list this season, Díaz participated in five rehab appearances, recording four strikeouts over 4 1/3 innings while conceding six runs.
In a corresponding roster move, right-handed pitcher Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. This decision came just one day after Knack delivered a strong performance, throwing four scoreless innings in a victory against the Cincinnati Reds.
