The Dodgers officially signed relief pitcher Edwin Diaz, whom they presented Friday afternoon at their stadium. The Puerto Rican player will wear jersey number 3 with the current two-time World Series champions. The signing of “Sugar” Diaz is for three years and will pay $69 million to the man considered one of the most talented closers in the Major Leagues. The right-hander played the past seven seasons with the New York Mets. “I’m very nervous,” admitted Diaz, 31, after putting on the Dodgers jersey for the first time. “We’re in a new family. We’re with the Dodgers. I came here to win. That’s my goal, to try to win another World Series with this great team.” By the way, he said he chose No. 3 because he has three children and the 39 he used to wear isn't available.

Puerto Rican Diaz expects a “brutal show” when he enters the field

With the Mets, Edwin Diaz became a fan favorite, which was reflected every time he entered the field at Citi Field accompanied by the music of the song “Narco” with the trumpet of Timmy Trumpet, an Australian musician, DJ and producer. He confirmed that he will not change his walk-out music. “It’s going to be super exciting when the trumpet comes out at Dodger Stadium. I think it’s going to be something special. I imagine they’ll put on a brutal show,” Diaz said in response to a question in Spanish during the press conference. “I think that music will resonate with the fans from the very beginning. It’s a good walk-out song. So I can’t wait for the first game of the season, to come in for the ninth inning with Timmy Trumpet and get the win for the Dodgers,” he added. Edwin Diaz: “Choosing the Dodgers was very easy.” Diaz went 6-3 with a 1.63 ERA and 28 saves in 62 appearances last season. In nine MLB seasons he has a record of 28-36, a 2.82 ERA and 253 saves in 520 games. “It wasn’t easy. I spent seven years in New York,”Diaz admitted regarding his decision to leave the Mets, whom he repeatedly thanked. “I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization. I’m looking to win…. Choosing the Dodgers was very easy.” The Puerto Rican with the powerful fastball and devastating slider will begin the 2026 season trailing only Kenley Jansen (476) and Aroldis Chapman (367) among active pitchers in saves. Furthermore, Diaz is only surpassed by one other Puerto Rican in saves in Major League history: Roberto Hernandez (326). Diaz, whose brother Alexis briefly played for the Dodgers last season, will be the team's first official closer since the Kenley Jansen days. In previous years, manager Dave Roberts has used various tactics to try to finish games, but the bullpen was especially inconsistent in 2025. The Dodgers already have a closer, one of the best, and are starting to instill fear heading into next season, when they will look to solidify their dynasty with a third consecutive title.