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BREAKING — CBS Sports reports that the Los Angeles Dodgers are placing closer Edwin Díaz on the injured list, another setback for a bullpen that has struggled to find stability this season. Díaz, who signed a three-year, $69 million contract before the year, has posted an 11.85 ERA and 2.56 WHIP across 16 appearances, with his -1.4 WAR ranking among the worst marks for any regular reliever in the league. The move comes as the Dodgers continue to search for answers in late-inning situations, with their high-priced acquisition failing to deliver the lockdown presence they envisioned.
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