Tanner Scott re-claims the saves chair in LA
Aug 19 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers placed RHP Edwin Díaz on the 15-day IL with neck inflammation and recalled RHP Emmet Sheehan from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Díaz has struggled since returning from the IL on July 29, giving up 16 H, 11 ER and 2 HR, with 5 BB, 2 HBP and 9 K in 9 appearances covering 7.1 IP. It is unclear how long he will be out, but the initial indication from the Dodgers is that he will return this season and we are adjusting his playing time and save opportunities (-2% IP, -45% SV) assuming he will return in early-mid September for now. LHP Tanner Scott (+40% SV), who served as the closer while Díaz was out previously, picked up the save on Tuesday, August 18 against the...
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