Who Dave Roberts Trusts for Dodgers Closer Role in Playoffs

Commentary: Dodgers should stop overthinking and use Edwin Díaz as their closer

It is fair for the Dodgers to use pitchers like Tanner Scott or Roki Sasaki in the closer role. But, really, the Dodgers ought to trust Edwin Díaz by now without overthinking this.

Who Dave Roberts trusts for Dodgers closer role in playoffs

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2026 postseason with a revamped bullpen after it was their weakest unit last year, and it’s now expected to be a strength for the club this October. Given the state of the bullpen and options available, the Dodgers are likely to have a closer-by-committee approach based on how the […]

After rocky 1st year with LA, Díaz enters October in Dodgers' circle of trust

LOS ANGELES — Even after Edwin Díaz blew three saves in the span of four games in August, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts felt that he could not deviate from using his closer in save situations at that point in time. “Give me another option,” Roberts said multiple times after the third blown save in that sequence. NLDS Game 1, presented by Booking.com: Saturday, 4 p.m. ET/1 p.m. PT on FOX/FOX Deportes/FOX One Out of necessity, Roberts had to begin …