Edwin Diaz
#3 RP · Dodgers
Relief Man Award '25All-MLB 2nd Team '25All-MLB Second Team '25All-MLB 1st Team '22All-MLB First Team '22
Height
6'3"
Weight
165 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Draft
2012, Rd 3, #98
Experience
9 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
A
A+
C-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA+
| Year | Team | GP | ERA | W-L | K | WHIP | IP | SV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 526 | 2.8610406 | 29-36 | 849 | 1.0431472 | 0.0 | 257 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$69.0M
Guaranteed
$41.4M
AAV
$23.0M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Performance Analysis
A+
FCA+
Edwin Diaz has firmly established himself as an elite closer, earning an A+ performance grade that places him among the very best relief pitchers in baseball. His dominant production has been validated by an impressive collection of hardware, including three Relief Man Awards (2018, 2022, 2025) and All-MLB recognition in both 2022 and 2025, with first-team honors in his peak 2022 campaign. At 32, Diaz is in the established veteran phase where consistency and durability become paramount, and his $23M annual salary reflects the significant expectations that come with being a franchise closer. The dramatic flair he brings to Dodger Stadium — complete with his signature "Narco" trumpet entrance — has captivated both fans and media, creating genuine excitement around his arrival in Los Angeles. His immediate save success and game-changing impact have generated overwhelmingly positive headlines, with analysts ranking him among the current elite at his position. The combination of elite production and entertaining personality has created an ideal marriage between performance and marketability for the Dodgers' championship aspirations.
Fan & Media Sentiment
C-
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Edwin Díaz's tenure with the Dodgers has been marred by significant concerns that have soured public perception, earning him a **C-** sentiment grade from fans and media alike. Despite his elite closer pedigree, the Dodgers have notably avoided deploying him in save situations, which has raised eyebrows about both his effectiveness and the organization's confidence in his abilities. His own admission of not feeling physically right has only amplified worries about persistent injury issues that have severely limited his availability throughout the season. The media narrative has shifted from cautious optimism about his potential impact to open speculation that the franchise is already considering moving on from the high-profile acquisition. At $23 million, the investment appears increasingly questionable as Díaz has failed to provide the reliable late-inning dominance that made him one of baseball's premier closers. The combination of health concerns, reduced role, and underwhelming production has created a disappointing storyline that reflects poorly on both player and team decision-making.
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About this player
Edwin Diaz is a veteran in his 9th MLB season listed at RP for the Dodgers. FanVerdicts maintains four independent grades for every MLB player on an active roster — Contract Value Index for the deal itself, Performance for on-field production, Sentiment for media and fan reaction, and Fan Verdict for community voting. Current grades for Edwin Diaz: Contract Value Index A, Performance A+, Sentiment C-, Fan Verdict pending.
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