After a season in which the bullpen was their biggest challenge, the Los Angeles Dodgers addressed that need and have reached an agreement to sign the talented Puerto Rican closer Edwin Diaz, who last season saved 28 games in 31 opportunities for the New York Mets York.

Various reports indicate that the agreement between the Dodgers and the right-handed reliever is for three seasons and $69 million. This is the first major trade by the two-time World Series champions in this free agency period. The contract will be announced later, and with it, Diaz will join his countryman Enrique “Kike” Hernandez in Los Angeles.

Edwin Diaz, a sensation with his arm and his entry into the field

Edwin Diaz, 31, has nine seasons in the Major Leagues, the most outstanding of which was in 2018 when the right-handed pitcher saved 57 games for the Seattle Mariners, leading MLB. In his career, he has a record of 28-36, a 2.82 ERA, and 253 saves, with 839 strikeouts and 182 walks in 519.1 innings. Although his save production has declined in recent years (he had 32 in 2022 and 20 in 2024 after being out of action in 2023), he is widely considered one of the best relievers with a slider that is virtually impossible to hit and also one of the most charismatic. Diaz's entrances to the field in his later years with the Mets became quite an event, as the trumpet of the song "Narco" played, igniting the fans like few others. The Dodgers blew 27 saves in 2025. Last season, the Dodgers lost many games due to a lack of a reliable bullpen, including 27 blown save opportunities. The save, after Tanner Scott failed to live up to expectations and Kirby Yates struggled with injuries. Both were acquired to bolster the bullpen for 2025. When the playoffs began, manager Dave Roberts had already activated rookie Roki Sasaki as the closer, who did an excellent job. But the talented Japanese pitcher will return to the starting rotation in 2026.Other relievers on the Los Angeles roster include Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen, Jack Dreyer, Anthony Banda, Brock Stewart, and Brusdar Graterol.