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Edwin Diaz Impresses in Dodgers Spring Training Debut

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz had an impressive performance his spring training debut with L.A. on Wednesday.

Diaz got through his one-inning outing in just 12 pitches, recording two fly outs and a strikeout on just one hit — a dribbler down the first base line.

The closer is the Dodgers’ biggest pitching addition from this offseason, as he signed a three-year, $69 million deal in Dec. 2025. He has established himself as one of MLB’s best pitchers throughout his career, making three All-Star Games and logging 253 saves in nine seasons.