Edwin Díaz to Undergo Surgery on Right Elbow
Los Angeles. Puerto Rican closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery this Wednesday to address loose bodies in his right elbow, according to the Los Angeles Dodgers team before the end of their series against the Rockies. The 32-year-old pitcher was placed on the injured list and is expected to rejoin the team during the second half of the season. To cover his absence, the organization has promoted left-handed pitcher Jake Eder from Triple-A. Díaz is coming off a difficult performance on Sunday, where he allowed three runs without retiring any batters. So far this season, he has a 1-0 record with an ERA of 10.50 in seven appearances. Throughout his career in the Major Leagues, the right-hander has a record of 29-36 with an ERA of 2.91 in 527 games. In addition, he has 257 saves in 300 opportunities and has achieved 849 strikeouts. He has been selected for the All-Star Game three times.A warning sign was the reduction in the speed of his fastball. Although in recent seasons he averaged between 97.2 and 99.1 miles per hour, this year it has decreased to 95.7 mph, even reaching 92.8 mph in his last appearance.We know his level and when we don’t see it, it generates concern. We will have to talk to him.
Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
On the other hand, Eder, 27 years old, was acquired from the Nationals at the beginning of April. In Triple-A he has pitched 5.1 innings, allowing two runs, and already has previous experience in the Major Leagues.
