Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz Likely to Pitch Against Mets After Injury Concerns

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz might end up pitching against his former team after all. Diaz was feared to be injured amid a drop in his velocity and his first blown save of 2026 , and speculation increased when pitcher Kyle Hurt was called up to the majors ahead of this series against the New York Mets. It was soon revealed, though, that it was Ben Casparius , not Diaz, who was hurt.

What’s Wrong With Edwin Diaz? The Athletic ‘s Fabian Ardaya reports that at least some of the confusion about a possible injury came about when Diaz said something “didn’t feel right” after Friday’s performance, but manager Dave Roberts confirmed Diaz feels better and passed manual testing. “Dave Roberts added that Edwin Díaz ‘wants to pitch,'” Ardaya wrote on social media ahead of Monday’s series-opening game with the Mets.

“His availability tonight depends on what Roberts hears from the training staff, but Roberts expects Díaz to pitch this series. ” Diaz explained that his velocity reduction is something he believes is related to an old injury , the 2023 patellar tendon rupture he suffered during the World Baseball Classic. “After my injury in my knee, it’s been like that my last two years,” Díaz said.

“But as soon as the season starts going, I start feeling better and better and better. And my velo at the end of the year will be what I’m throwing always. ” Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium .