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As scheduled, relief pitcher Edwin Diaz underwent surgery Wednesday to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers have eight relief pitchers on their 40-man roster dealing with some form of injury; the closest to a return is Brock Stewart, who has made two rehab appearances in his climb back from shoulder surgery.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg took the loss.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
As discussed in my game story, the ninth-inning heroics by Tatis and Laureano were necessary because the Padres’ best relief pitcher from a year ago is not getting outs as easily so far this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 23 Apr. 2026
The Dodgers have eight relief pitchers on their 40-man roster dealing with some form of injury; the closest to a return is Brock Stewart, who has made two rehab appearances in his climb back from shoulder surgery.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026
Royals relief pitcher Lucas Erceg took the loss.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
As discussed in my game story, the ninth-inning heroics by Tatis and Laureano were necessary because the Padres’ best relief pitcher from a year ago is not getting outs as easily so far this season.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
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“Relief pitcher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relief%20pitcher. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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