Dodgers’ Bullpen is Shining Brighter Since Losing Edwin Diaz
Despite a wave of pitching injuries, the Dodgers bullpen has been the best in baseball, putting together a massive scoreless streak.
The Los Angeles Dodgers pitching corps has been ravaged by injuries in recent weeks, but despite the challenges, the bullpen remains a strength. As detailed by the team’s daily notes ahead of Tuesday’s matchup with the San Diego Padres, no Dodgers reliever has given up a run in six straight games. “The Dodger bullpen has not given up a run in six consecutive games and currently has an 18.
0-inning scoreless streak going,” the team said. Apr 16, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Kyle Hurt (63) throws against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A.
Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports That included Monday’s tough 1-0 loss to the Padres , when Kyle Hurt spelled starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto and provided a shutout eighth inning. After Hurt’s performance, the bullpen’s collective ERA stands at 3. 24, second in the National League.
Dodgers bullpen has performed even better without star closer Interestingly, the Dodgers bullpen has been the best in Major League Baseball since losing star closer Edwin Diaz to injury. Since Diaz’s most recent outing on April 19, the bullpen has an ERA of 2. 68, the best in baseball in that span.