RECORD DEAL! LA Dodgers Sign Closer Edwin Díaz for 3 Years, $69M!

RECORD DEAL! LA Dodgers Sign Closer Edwin Díaz for 3 Years, $69M!

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made the first blockbuster move of the Winter Meetings, securing three-time All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to a three-year, $69 million contract! This deal, which carries a staggering $23 million Average Annual Value (AAV), officially sets a new MLB record for a relief pitcher, surpassing Díaz's own prior benchmark.

This move instantly transforms the Dodgers' biggest weakness. As two-time defending World Series champions, the bullpen ranked a shaky 21st in ERA last season. Díaz, who is coming off a dominant 2025 campaign with the Mets (1.63 ERA, 28 saves, 98 strikeouts), is the elite closer the Dodgers have desperately needed to fortify their late innings.

Díaz opted out of the final two years of his previous Mets contract to secure this historic deal. While the Dodgers must forfeit draft compensation (due to the qualifying offer), the cost is worth it to acquire a proven ninth-inning weapon known for his 100 mph fastball and devastating slider. This unexpected signing over competitors like the Blue Jays and Braves confirms the Dodgers' aggressive pursuit of a third straight World Series title. Did the Dodgers pay too much, or is Edwin Díaz worth every penny? Let us know your take in the comments!

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