LOS ANGELES — Today, a contract that shook the entire MLB was announced: the Dodgers officially reached a 3-year, $69 million agreement with former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz. With this figure, fans immediately realized: the Dodgers are betting everything to strengthen their bullpen and go deep in the next season.
Díaz finished the 2025 season with impressive statistics: an ERA of 1.63, 28 successful saves from 31 chances, and 98 strikeouts in 66⅓ innings — one of his most consistent seasons.
The Dodgers, after two consecutive championships, are looking to strengthen their bullpen, which has often been weak, with a combined ERA of 4.27 last season and 27 missed saves—one of the reasons the team faltered in the final stages.
With his new contract, Díaz is seen as the “key” to ensuring victory for the Dodgers every time they enter the ninth quarter—giving the team more confidence in every tense game.
Adding Díaz not only brings a high-quality closer, but also helps the Dodgers restructure their bullpen: players like Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, and Brusdar Graterol—who are still developing—will be given more suitable roles. Younger and reserve players will also have the opportunity to develop without the heavy pressure of defending a lead.
Head coach Dave Roberts couldn’t hide his satisfaction: “Having a strong, stable reliever in high situations is always a good thing.”
This contract is proof that the Dodgers aren’t afraid to spend big to strengthen their roster — true to the style of a reigning champion. The $69 million price tag for a reliever is the highest ever for this position — demonstrating the team’s leadership’s determination.
This also sends a clear message to all of MLB: the Dodgers aren’t resting on their laurels — they’re still hungry, and ready to do everything to defend their title.
News of Díaz quickly exploded on forums and social media. Dodgers fans — who had previously witnessed bullpen’s “going easy” — now have reason to hope for a solid ninth quarter, a truly closer “closing time.”
One fan wrote: “With Díaz, we don’t need to hear our heartbeats going into the ninth quarter anymore. This is the stride of a champion.”
Not just fans—experts also see this as a smart move: maintaining a strong pitching position, preparing well for the long season, playoffs, and defending the title.
With the signing of Edwin Díaz, the Dodgers are not just adding a top-class closer—they are re-establishing the bullpen order, turning the “ninth inning” from a concern into a guarantee of victory.
The Dodgers’ 2026 season promises to be a new chapter: deep, fierce—but with Díaz at the top, it could be the beginning of a formidable bullpen empire.
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