Dodgers' Díaz will have elbow surgery, expected back after All-Star break
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his right elbow, the club announced Monday.
Díaz is expected to return after the All-Star break, which ends July 14.
The Dodgers placed the three-time All-Star on the 15-day injured list after his fastball velocity dipped into the low-90s during Sunday's loss to the Colorado Rockies. He failed to record an out in his first appearance in nine days.
The 32-year-old surrendered six earned runs on seven hits with three walks (one intentional) and two strikeouts over his last two outings.
Díaz owns a 10.50 ERA, 2.33 WHIP, 10 strikeouts, and four saves over six innings this season. He joined the Dodgers on a three-year, $69-million deal in the offseason after leaving the New York Mets in free agency.
Los Angeles recalled left-hander Jake Eder to take Díaz's spot on the active roster.