Dodgers consider reshuffling bullpen as Edwin Díaz struggles

Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edwin Díaz has struggled since returning from elbow surgery, posting an 11.57 earned run average over 5⅔ innings and allowing 12 hits and three walks. In his most recent appearance on Thursday, Díaz entered the game with a two-run lead against the Milwaukee Brewers and surrendered four consecutive hits, resulting in a 5-4 loss at Dodger Stadium.

The right-hander was signed to a three-year, $69 million contract in the offseason to serve as the team's closer. Prior to his injury, he recorded a 10.50 ERA in seven appearances. After Thursday’s outing, manager Dave Roberts said the club needs additional options, noting, "Give me another option ... I can’t just say change him to low-leverage. I have to have options."

Díaz acknowledged the situation, stating, "I just gotta see what they wanna do. I wanna do the best thing for the team. At the end of the day, if they give me the ball in the ninth I will try to do my job. If they give me the ball in another inning, I will try to do my job."

Roberts emphasized that each pitcher must fulfill his role, while the Dodgers continue to evaluate their bullpen composition as the season approaches the postseason.