What happened in Edwin Díaz's return to the mound?

In his first appearance since April 10, Edwin Díaz struggled, allowing three earned runs and ballooning his ERA to 10.50.

What did Dodgers manager Dave Roberts say about Edwin Díaz's outing?

Dave Roberts expressed concern over Edwin Díaz's command and velocity, noting that it was not sharp and he plans to have further conversations with the player.

Why did Edwin Díaz struggle in his recent game?

Manager Dave Roberts suggested that potential factors for Edwin Díaz's struggles included rust from an eight-day layoff and possibly a lack of adrenaline, as it was not a save situation.

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Dodgers' $69M Closer Fails to Record an Out

20 Apr

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Summary

Edwin Díaz allowed three earned runs in his first outing since April 10.
Manager Dave Roberts expressed concern over Díaz's command and velocity.
Díaz was charged with three earned runs, increasing his ERA to 10.50.

Dodgers' $69M Closer Fails to Record an Out

Edwin Díaz made his first appearance since April 10 on Sunday, but the outing proved difficult. Pitching in the bottom of the eighth inning against the Colorado Rockies, Díaz struggled with command and velocity. He allowed three singles and a walk, ultimately being charged with three earned runs.

This performance ballooned Díaz's ERA to 10.50 for the season. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged his concern, noting that Díaz's velocity was down and he lacked command. Roberts plans further discussions with Díaz and the training staff to assess the situation.

Díaz, who signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Dodgers, has insisted he is healthy. Roberts mentioned that the eight days since Díaz's last appearance might have contributed to "rust" and a lack of adrenaline, as it was not a save situation.

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