Trumpets sound again for Díaz
Jul 30 2026
NATIONAL LEAGUE
Los Angeles Dodgers
NEWS: The Dodgers activated RHP Edwin Díaz from the 60-day IL and designated LHP Charlie Barnes for assignment in a corresponding move.
IMPACT: High
BHQ SPIN: Díaz appeared in seven games prior to missing over three months following surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. Díaz (+1.5% IP, +40% SV) should step back into the primary closer role, with LHP Tanner Scott (-20% SV, +10% Hld), LHP Alex Vesia (-10% SV), and RHP Blake Treine (-10% SV) will serve primarily in set-up roles, although Scott and Vesia should still see save opportunities as the Dodgers manage Díaz’s workload over the last two months of the season. Barnes (-1% IP) was DFA’d to clear a spot on the 40-man roster for...
Almost!
You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!
Already a subscriber? Sign in here
More From PT Today
Daniel Palencia gives the Cubs another high-octane reliever, but the saves won't come right away. Plus Maikel Garcia and Jacob Wilson head to the IL as their teams reset their infields.
Aug 22 2026 8:30am
Aug 22 2026 8:30am
Top pitching prospect Kade Anderson will join the Mariners' rotation this weekend. Plus, this week's Ketel Marte saga resolves into an IL stint, and more...
Aug 21 2026 8:53am
Aug 21 2026 8:53am
Samuel Basallo does not have Adley Rutschman to contend with, but still may not take over the full-time catching gig. Plus Pratt reinstated in MIL, N. Marte sent down for Reds, and more.
Aug 20 2026 8:46am
Aug 20 2026 8:46am
With Edwin Díaz headed to the IL, bullpen roles are shifting again in LA. Plus Mason Montgomery gained traction in Pittsburgh, Goodman to the IL in COL, and more.
Aug 19 2026 9:03am
Aug 19 2026 9:03am
Oneil Cruz is back in Pittsburgh; as are Jordan Lawlar and Justin Martinez in Arizona. Dansby Swanson, Edward Cabrera, and Austin Martin are going in the opposite direction. And much more...
Aug 18 2026 7:44am
Aug 18 2026 7:44am
