Good news for Dodgers fans: closer Edwin Díaz appears ready to take the mound against his former team, the New York Mets, after injury concerns briefly clouded his status. A noticeable dip in velocity and his first blown save of the 2026 season on Friday sparked speculation, especially with pitcher Kyle Hurt being called up. However, manager Dave Roberts has clarified that Díaz is not injured and is eager to pitch.

The confusion stemmed from Díaz's post-game comment that something "didn't feel right," but Roberts confirmed the star reliever has since passed manual testing and is feeling better. While his availability for the series opener was to be determined, Roberts expects Díaz to see action against the Mets this week.

Díaz addressed the velocity concerns, linking them to his recovery from the significant patellar tendon rupture he suffered in 2023. "After my injury in my knee, it’s been like that my last two years," Díaz explained, expressing confidence that his velocity will climb as the season progresses, a pattern he's experienced before.

This update is a relief for the Dodgers, who signed Díaz to a massive three-year, $69 million deal this past offseason. Before Friday's hiccup, he was largely living up to the contract, having allowed just two hits and one earned run over his first five appearances. Despite the rough outing—which saw his ERA jump to 6.00—Díaz remains a dominant force in key areas, striking out over a third of the batters he faces, which places him in the 91st percentile among pitchers.

As the Dodgers navigate a high-stakes series, all eyes will be on Díaz to see if he can quickly rebound and reclaim the ninth-inning dominance that makes him one of the most electrifying closers in the game.