What happened to Edwin Diaz? Former Mets closer hit with elbow injury

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What happened to Edwin Diaz? Former Mets closer hit with elbow injury

Edwin Diaz's debut season with the Dodgers has hit a snag as he'll go on the injured list for an extended time with an elbow injury.

What happened to Edwin Diaz? Former Mets closer hit with elbow injury

Edwin Diaz's debut season with the Dodgers has hit a snag as he'll go on the injured list for an extended time with an elbow injury.

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Edwin Diaz's trumpets have been temporarily silenced.

The former Mets closer, who signed a three-year, $69 million pact with the Dodgers in the offseason, has been placed on the 15-day injured list with loose bodies in his right elbow. The veteran reliever is expected to be out until the second half of the season.

Diaz has pitched in six games this season for the Dodgers, allowing seven earned runs in six innings with 10 strikeouts. He will now miss his first major time since he was sidelined from the 2023 season after tearing his patellar tendon in his right knee during that season's World Baseball Classic.

Dodger fans have only been able to hear Diaz's brassy entrance "Narco" four times at home this season.

PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 13, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 16, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)Feb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) looks on during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) walks on the field during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) works during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette (center) speaks to infielder Marcus Semien (left) and third base coach Tim Leiper (right) during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 19, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette (19) poses for a photo during media day at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 21, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) looks on against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 21, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) throws to first base but cannot retire Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) plays his position against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) runs onto the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) throws a baseball into the stands against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) returns to the dugout against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)JUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)Feb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms-up during spring practice. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesFeb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms-up during spring practice. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesThe New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta throws during spring training on the back fields of Clover Park on Feb. 11, 2026, in Port St. Lucie.Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws a pitch during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws a pitch during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms up against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets looks on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 16, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets third baseman Marcus Semien (10) walks on the field during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) returns to the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) tosses a baseball into the stands against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesMar 3, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) throws to first to retire Nicaragua right fielder Ismael Munguia (not pictured) during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Christian Arroyo (28) throws to first base to retire St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (not pictured) during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesFeb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Christian Arroyo (28) stretches out his legs befor the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn ImagesTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets helps up teammate Christian Arroyo #28 after Arroyo made a sliding grab during the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)Feb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Christian Arroyo (21) fields a ground ball during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn ImagesFeb 19, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Christian Arroyo (28) poses for a photo during media day at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images1 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 13, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)1 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 13, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)2 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets fields a ground ball during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 16, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)3 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Bo Bichette #19 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)4 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) looks on during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images5 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) walks on the field during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images6 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 13, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets shortstop Bo Bichette (19) works during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images7 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette (center) speaks to infielder Marcus Semien (left) and third base coach Tim Leiper (right) during spring training at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images8 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 19, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Bo Bichette (19) poses for a photo during media day at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images9 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 21, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) looks on against the Miami Marlins during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images10 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 21, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) throws to first base but cannot retire Miami Marlins third baseman Connor Norby (not pictured) during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images11 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) plays his position against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images12 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) runs onto the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images13 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) throws a baseball into the stands against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images14 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Bo Bichette (19) returns to the dugout against the Houston Astros during the third inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images15 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)16 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)17 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosJUPITER, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 27: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the third inning of a spring training game at Roger Dean Stadium on February 27, 2026 in Jupiter, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)18 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Freddy Peralta #51 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)19 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms-up during spring practice. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images20 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 11, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms-up during spring practice. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images21 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosThe New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta throws during spring training on the back fields of Clover Park on Feb. 11, 2026, in Port St. Lucie.22 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws a pitch during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images23 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) throws a pitch during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images24 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) delivers a pitch against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images25 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) warms up against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images26 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Freddy Peralta (51) looks on against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images27 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 16: Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets looks on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 16, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)28 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosPORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 19: Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on February 19, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)29 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets third baseman Marcus Semien (10) walks on the field during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images30 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) returns to the dugout against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images31 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 24, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) tosses a baseball into the stands against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images32 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosMar 3, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets second baseman Marcus Semien (10) throws to first to retire Nicaragua right fielder Ismael Munguia (not pictured) during the first inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images33 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 27, 2026; Jupiter, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Christian Arroyo (28) throws to first base to retire St. Louis Cardinals catcher Pedro Pages (not pictured) during the third inning at Roger Dean Chevrolet Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images34 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 25, 2026; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets second baseman Christian Arroyo (28) stretches out his legs befor the game against the St. Louis Cardinals at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images35 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosTAMPA, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 22: Luis Torrens #13 of the New York Mets helps up teammate Christian Arroyo #28 after Arroyo made a sliding grab during the first inning of a spring training game against the New York Yankees at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 22, 2026 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Mark Taylor/Getty Images)36 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 17, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Christian Arroyo (21) fields a ground ball during the New York Mets spring training workouts at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-Imagn Images37 / 37Meet the new Mets in Bo Bichette, Freddy Peralta and more. See photosFeb 19, 2026; Port St. Lucie, FL, USA; New York Mets infielder Christian Arroyo (28) poses for a photo during media day at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn ImagesHe converted his first two saves at Dodger Stadium before blowing his third when he allowed three earned runs on four hits and one walk against the Rangers back on April 10. He managed to notch the win in that outing when the Dodgers took the lead in the 10th inning, but his velocity was down. The Dodgers have used him carefully since.

Diaz warmed up to face his former team last week on April 15, with the Dodgers up 3-1 in the eighth inning before Dalton Rushing ripped a game-breaking grand slam off Devin Williams, the new Mets' closer. Diaz pitched on Sunday but allowed three earned runs on three hits and one walk and did not record an out.

Williams, who signed a three-year, $51 million deal before Diaz's departure, has had his own uneven start to his Mets tenure. Since opening with five scoreless innings, including two saves, Williams has allowed five earned runs in 1⅓ innings in his last two outings.

On Sunday, Williams blew his first save when he entered in the ninth inning with the Mets leading 1-0 over the Cubs and gave up a pair of hits, including a pinch-hit RBI double to Michael Conforto. The Cubs went on to win the game, 2-1, in 10 innings to deal the Mets their 11th straight defeat.

This article originally appeared on NorthJersey.com: Edwin Diaz, former NY Mets closer, out with elbow injury

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