Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz will be out for a significant portion of the season following surgery to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. This marks another injury setback for Diaz, who missed the entire 2023 season after tearing his patellar tendon while celebrating a win for Team Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Diaz is in the first year of a three-year, $69 million contract, which includes a record average salary for a closer. He has only pitched in six games this season, allowing seven earned runs and striking out 10 batters. With Diaz sidelined, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will need to rely on other pitchers such as Blake Treinen and Alex Vesia to fill the closer role. The Dodgers are currently performing well, holding a 15-6 record, and are looking to maintain their lead in the National League West.