Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell<\/b>, and it looks like the Dodgers won\u2019t be needing Tatiana Tate<\/b> to be a live trumpeter for a while.<\/p>\n
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By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service<\/a>, which include arbitration and a class action waiver. You agree that we and our third-party vendors may collect and use your information, including through cookies, pixels and similar technologies, for the purposes set forth in our Privacy Policy<\/a> such as personalizing your experience and ads. <\/p>\n Well, we knew some bad news had to hit the Dodgers eventually, and it did on Monday when they put new closer Edwin D\u00edaz<\/b> on the injured list because of \u201cloose bodies\u201d in his right elbow. He will have surgery and will be out until sometime after the All-Star break.<\/p>\n D\u00edaz signed a three-year, $69-million deal with the Dodgers before the season, and after a great debut, has steadily declined. He has a 10.50 ERA and has given up nine hits and walked five in six innings, striking out 10. He has four saves. Let\u2019s look at each game:<\/p>\n March 27 vs. Arizona<\/b> March 28 vs. Arizona<\/b> March 31 vs. Cleveland<\/b> April 5 at Washington<\/b> April 7 at Toronto<\/b> April 10 vs. Texas<\/b> April 19 at Colorado<\/b> We kept hearing from D\u00edaz and the Dodgers that he was healthy, but his fastball had lost about two miles per hour, and he went nine days without pitching. The Dodgers are known for not always being 100% forthcoming about injuries (I\u2019m pretty sure their health advisor is the Black Knight<\/a> from \u201cMonty Python and the Holy Grail\u201d).<\/p>\n And then on Monday we hear about \u201cloose bodies.\u201d Loose bodies in the elbow are small fragments of bone or cartilage which are floating in the joint. <\/p>\n At the moment, D\u00edaz joins names that include Don Stanhouse<\/b> (2-2, 5.04 ERA) and Kirby Yates<\/b> (4-3, 5.23 ERA) among terrible free agent reliever signings by the Dodgers. Tanner Scott<\/b> was terrible last season, led the league in blown saves and didn\u2019t pitch in the postseason, but has rebounded so far this year (of course, it\u2019s still early). <\/p>\n I thought after Yates and Scott were so bad last season that the Dodgers would wait a while before offering big money to a reliever. But no. You have to figure they will be shy now.<\/p>\n Of course, D\u00edaz could recover from this and come back to be a great closer. But right now, yikes.<\/p>\n So who will be the new closer? The guess here is that Dave Roberts<\/b> will go with whoever the matchups dictate. Their best relievers this season have been Alex Vesia<\/b>, Jack Dreyer<\/b> and Scott. Blake Treinen<\/b> pitched well until his last outing. Same with Will Klein<\/b>. <\/p>\n So, looks like another season of bullpen uncertainty. We should all be used to it by now. But just think: Closer injured, Mookie Betts<\/b> injured, Kyle Tucker<\/b> not hitting as expected and the Dodgers are still 16-6 (on pace to win 118 games) and have the best record in baseball. <\/p>\n And of course those pesky San Diego Padres are right there with them at 15-7, the third-best record in baseball.<\/p>\n Welcome, Jake Eder<\/p>\n The Dodgers brought left-hander Jake Eder<\/b> up from the minors to replace D\u00edaz. Eder, 27, was with the Angels last season, where he went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA in 18 1\/3 innings, walking nine and striking out 15. He was selected out of Vanderbilt in the fourth round of the 2020 draft by the Miami Marlins.<\/p>\n Of course, we know one thing if he\u2019s with the Dodgers, and sure enough: He missed the 2022 season after Tommy John surgery. The Marlins traded him to the White Sox in 2023 and he had an 11.42 ERA in five starts in double A. In 2024, he had a 6.61 ERA in 24 minor-league starts. His contract was purchased by the Angels before the 2025 season, and they traded him to Washington on July 30. The Dodgers purchased his contract on April 1.<\/p>\n Dalton Rushing is amazing<\/p>\n Dalton Rushing<\/b> has 12 hits this season. Seven of them are home runs. In 27 at-bats, he is hitting .444\/.496\/1.296. He is one behind Max Muncy<\/b> for the most home runs on the Dodgers. He is tied for fourth in the NL in homers, but everyone he is tied with or trailing has at least 50 more plate appearances.<\/p>\n He has 13 RBIs, tied for third on the team with Kyle Tucker<\/b> and Teoscar Hern\u00e1ndez<\/b>, trailing Andy Pages <\/b>(21) and Freddie Freeman<\/b> (14). They all have at least 50 more plate appearances.<\/p>\n At this point, I\u2019d play him every day until Freeman comes back from paternity leave and strongly consider starting him at DH when Shohei Ohtani<\/b> is the starting pitcher. This run won\u2019t last forever, but might as well ride it out while you can. <\/p>\n Davey Lopes remembered<\/p>\n I\u2019m a little behind on this, but the Dodgers honored Davey Lopes<\/b> before the first home game they played after he died. They played a video and had a moment of silence for him<\/a>. <\/p>\n I think he deserves a patch on the uniform, but, the Dodgers must think otherwise.<\/p>\n Charley Steiner says thanks<\/p>\n After the last newsletter, where readers gave their best wishes and shared their favorite Charley Steiner<\/b> moments, Steiner sent along the following:<\/p>\n \u201cThis has all been so very flattering. I\u2019m feeling better and stronger. The messages were so kind, flattering and overwhelming.\u201d<\/p>\n Up next<\/p>\n Tuesday<\/b>: Dodgers (Yoshinobu Yamamoto<\/b>, 2-1, 2.10 ERA) at San Francisco (Landen Roupp<\/b>, 3-1, 2.38 ERA), 6:45 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020<\/p>\n Wednesday<\/b>: Dodgers (Shohei Ohtani<\/b>, 2-0, 0.50 ERA) at San Francisco (Tyler Mahle<\/b>, 0-3, 7.23 ERA), 6:45 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020<\/p>\n Thursday<\/b>: Dodgers (Tyler Glasnow<\/b>, 2-0, 3.24 ERA) at San Francisco (Logan Webb<\/b>, 2-2, 5.40 ERA), 12:45 p.m., Sportsnet LA, AM 570, KTNQ 1020<\/p>\n *-left-handed<\/p>\n In case you missed it<\/p>\n Dodgers closer Edwin D\u00edaz to undergo surgery, will return after All-Star break<\/a><\/p>\n Rick Monday on saving an American flag at Dodger Stadium: \u2018I get letters every week\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n Shaikin: Rick Monday saved an American flag in 1976. Why the moment resonates 50 years later<\/a><\/p>\n Behind the scenes of a milestone Make-A-Wish experience with the Dodgers<\/a><\/p>\n And finally<\/p>\n Vin Scully<\/b> discusses what he does to prepare for a game. Watch and listen here<\/a>. <\/p>\n Until next time….<\/p>\n Have a comment or something you\u2019d like to see in a future Dodgers newsletter? Email me at houston.mitchell@latimes.com<\/a>. To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. 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