Dodgers place Edwin Diaz on injured list, recall Emmet Sheehan

Diaz carries an 11.85 ERA innings this season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 191 min read

The Dodgers recalled RHP Emmet Sheehan and placed RHP Edwin Díaz on the injured list with neck inflammation. Via @Dodgers on X

What happened: The Los Angeles Dodgers placed right-handed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz on the injured list with neck inflammation. In a corresponding transaction, the club recalled right-hander Emmet Sheehan.

Why it matters: The neck issue marks another disruption for Diaz during the first season of his three-year, $69 million contract. He missed more than three months following elbow surgery in April and only returned to action in late July. The roster move removes a struggling reliever from the Los Angeles bullpen.

By the numbers: Diaz has posted an 11.85 ERA and four blown saves across his 13.2 innings this season. The Dodgers own a 73-49 record and are yielding 3.9 runs per game.

What to watch: Diaz is expected to undergo further testing in Los Angeles to determine his availability. Sheehan joins the active roster for the Dodgers' scheduled game against the Colorado Rockies.

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@Dodgers 2026-08-19T00:23:55.121648+00:00

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