Los Angeles closer Edwin Diaz returned from the injured list on Friday after being sidelined for a month due to a neck injury. The 32-year-old right-hander was ready to pitch out of the bullpen for the series opener against the San Francisco Giants.
Díaz currently holds a 2-2 record with an 11.85 ERA in 16 games with the , having signed with the team as a free agent during the offseason. During his second stint on the injured list this season, he made five rehabilitation appearances, pitching 4 1/3 innings, giving up six runs, and striking out four batters.
Meanwhile, right-hander Landon Knack was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City, a day after delivering a strong performance with four scoreless innings in a win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Reported by The Associated Press.
Fan Take:
Edwin Diaz’s return is significant because the desperately need stability in their bullpen as they push toward the playoffs. If Diaz can regain form, it could greatly bolster LA’s closing game strategy and add excitement for fans watching the team’s late-season surge.
Source: www.foxsports.com
