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Dodgers manager backs struggling closer Díaz despite costly outing

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz allowed 3 runs in 0.2 innings, contributing to a 5-4 loss against the Milwaukee Brewers.
  • Despite Díaz's struggles this season, with a 11.57 ERA and a .375 batting average against him, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in his ability to recover.
  • Díaz, who signed a $69 million contract, underwent elbow surgery in April and returned in late July, but has faltered in three of his last four appearances.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains steadfast in his belief that star closer Edwin Díaz will overcome his current struggles, despite another rough outing on Tuesday. Díaz surrendered three runs in just two-thirds of an inning, leading to the Dodgers' 5-4 defeat against the Milwaukee Brewers.

I'm betting on him to adjust his stuff, and he'll find a way to get it done.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in his closer Edwin Díaz despite his recent struggles.

Díaz, who joined the Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million deal, has had a difficult season. He underwent surgery for a loose body in his right elbow in late April and only returned to the mound in late July. Since his return, he has faltered in three of his last four appearances, posting a staggering 11.57 ERA this season.

There's definitely a little bit of a 'he's finding his way back' feel.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts described Edwin Díaz's current performance.

Roberts acknowledged the team's need to "dig in" and "unlock" whatever is hindering Díaz. "I'm betting on him to adjust his stuff, and he'll find a way to get it done," Roberts said. "There's definitely a little bit of a 'he's finding his way back' feel."

As a coaching staff, we're going to dig in and find a solution, see if we can unlock something. But honestly, as I sit here right now, I don't have the answer.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the team's approach to helping Edwin Díaz improve.

Despite the tough loss, Roberts emphasized the need to give Díaz "enough space and time to find his way back." The manager conceded that he "doesn't have the answer right now" but is committed to working through the issues with his closer.

The loss is tough, and it's a big game, but he's got to find his way, and he's got to be given enough space and time to find his way back.

— Dave RobertsDodgers manager Dave Roberts commented on the importance of patience with Edwin Díaz.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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