US EditionDodgers’ Edwin Diaz Will Pitch for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
Diaz secured insurance despite a prior knee injury to strengthen Puerto Rico's pitching staff, joining four other Dodgers players in the World Baseball Classic starting March 5.
- On Monday, Edwin Díaz was named to the Puerto Rico national baseball team for the World Baseball Classic, confirming his participation this year.
- After tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during the 2023 WBC celebration, Edwin Díaz secured insurance to play this year despite past injury and WBC insurance issues.
- As the Dodgers' closer, Edwin Díaz will slide into the role after converting 28 of 31 save chances last year and signing a three-year, $69 million contract.
- Diaz's addition gives Puerto Rico one of baseball's premier closers and bolsters the bullpen as stars Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa miss due to insurance issues.
- Puerto Rico will host Pool A from March 6 to March 11 at Hiram Bithorn Stadium, opening March 6 against Team Colombia.
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The pitcher will once again wear the national jersey after being confirmed by the Puerto Rico Baseball Federation for the upcoming World Baseball Classic.
After a follow-up of casualties for Puerto Rico, Diaz’s incorporation represents great news for the island
Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
Before he throws a meaningful pitch for the Dodgers, their new closer will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Edwin Diaz was named to the Puerto Rican team for the international competition on Monday. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract as a free agent in December. Diaz becomes the fifth Dodgers player confirmed to be participating in the WBC this spring, joining Will Smith (USA), Hyeseong Kim (Korea), Shohei Ohtani …
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Dodgers’ Edwin Diaz will pitch for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic
Before he throws a meaningful pitch for the Dodgers, their new closer will pitch for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic. Edwin Diaz was named to the Puerto Rican team for the international competition on Monday. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract as a free agent in December. Diaz becomes the fifth Dodgers player confirmed to be participating in the WBC this spring, joining catcher Will Smith (USA), infielder Hyeseong Kim (Kore…
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