Edwin Díaz

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Los Angeles Dodgers · Pitcher

Age 326' 3" · 165 lbsThrows Right

FBaseball Overview

At 32 years old, Díaz enters 2026 coming off a stellar All-MLB Second Team season in 2025, where he dominated as the Dodgers' closer with 28 saves, a 1.63 ERA, and an impressive 0.87 WHIP across 66.1 innings. His early-season numbers show some volatility with a 10.50 ERA through limited work, though his strikeout rate remains strong and he's already accumulated four saves in what appears to be a transitional stretch. Fantasy managers should view Díaz as a top-tier closer with reliable strikeout production and elite ERA/WHIP upside when healthy, though the early struggles and his age warrant monitoring for any durability concerns. His proven track record of consistency—including multiple All-Star selections and All-MLB honors—makes him a valuable asset for saves and K categories despite the season's shaky beginning.

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2016	Seattle Mariners	49	0	4	18	2.79	1.16	88	51.2	15
2017	Seattle Mariners	66	4	6	34	3.27	1.15	89	66.0	32
2018	Seattle Mariners	73	0	4	57	1.96	0.79	124	73.1	17
2019	New York Mets	66	2	7	26	5.59	1.38	99	58.0	22
2020	New York Mets	26	2	1	6	1.75	1.25	50	25.2	14
2021	New York Mets	63	5	6	32	3.45	1.05	89	62.2	23
2022	New York Mets	61	3	1	32	1.31	0.84	118	62.0	18
2024	New York Mets	54	6	4	20	3.52	1.04	84	53.2	20
2025	New York Mets	62	6	3	28	1.63	0.87	98	66.1	21
2026	Los Angeles Dodgers	7	1	0	4	10.50	2.33	10	6.0	5
Career	Totals	527	29	36	257	2.91	1.05	849	525.1	187

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	AZL Mariners	9	1	2	1	0	5.21	1.53	20	19.0	17
2013	Pulaski Mariners	13	13	5	2	0	1.43	0.91	79	69.0	18
2014	Clinton LumberKings	24	24	6	8	0	3.33	1.19	111	116.1	42
2015	2 teams▼	27	27	7	10	0	3.82	1.20	145	141.1	46
2016	Jackson Generals	16	6	3	3	1	2.21	0.96	54	40.2	7
2024	Brooklyn Cyclones	2	0	1	0	0	0.00	1.00	3	2.0	1
Career	Totals	91	71	24	24	1	3.13	1.13	412	388.1	131

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Game Log2026 season

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Pitching Analytics2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo95.7 mph

Avg Spin2324 rpm

Whiff %20.7%

K %30.3%

BB %15.2%

Hard Hit %37.5%

Barrel %6.3%

xERA4.61

xBA Against0.244

xSLG Against0.354

BA Against0.333

SLG Against0.444

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2016

Seattle Mariners

2.79

1.16

51.2

2017

Seattle Mariners

3.27

1.15

66.0

2018

Seattle Mariners

1.96

0.79

124

73.1

2019

New York Mets

5.59

1.38

58.0

2020

New York Mets

1.75

1.25

25.2

2021

New York Mets

3.45

1.05

62.2

2022

New York Mets

1.31

0.84

118

62.0

2024

New York Mets

3.52

1.04

53.2

2025

New York Mets

1.63

0.87

66.1

2026

Los Angeles Dodgers

10.50

2.33

6.0

Career

Totals

527

257

2.91

1.05

849

525.1

187

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

AZL Mariners

5.21

1.53

19.0

2013

Pulaski Mariners

1.43

0.91

69.0

2014

Clinton LumberKings

3.33

1.19

111

116.1

2015

2 teams▼

3.82

1.20

145

141.1

2016

Jackson Generals

2.21

0.96

40.2

2024

Brooklyn Cyclones

0.00

1.00

2.0

Career

Totals

3.13

1.13

412

388.1

131