"Boost for the Dodgers: Closer Díaz Returns from Injury as Trade Deadline Looms" The Los Angeles Dodgers are on the cusp of receiving a much-needed boost ahead of the MLB trade deadline, as star closer Edwin Díaz is set to return from injury. The Dominican Republic native has been out of commission since suffering a setback, but is now on track to be activated next Tuesday when the team returns home from their current road trip. Díaz's return will be a significant development for a Dodgers team that has struggled to find consistency in their bullpen, and could give them the edge they need to make a push for the playoffs. With the trade deadline just around the corner, the Dodgers' decision to be aggressive in the market will be closely watched, but for now, they'll be able to rely on their own internal reinforcements to help them stay in contention.
PHILADELPHIA –– It remains unclear exactly how aggressive the Dodgers will be ahead of MLB’s Aug. 3 trade deadline. But next week, the team is expecting to get a couple key internal reinforcements back from injury. Closer Edwin Díaz is on track to be activated next Tuesday, when the Dodgers return home from their current...