Edwin Díaz Returns to WBC After Fateful 2023 Knee Injury

Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz is confirmed for Puerto Rico's 2026 World Baseball Classic roster, marking his return three years after a complete patellar tendon tear in his right knee during the 2023 tournament ended his MLB season. Following an uneven 2024, Díaz rebounded in 2025, earning his third Reliever of the Year Award with a 1.63 ERA, 28 saves, and 98 strikeouts. He subsequently signed a three-year, $69 million deal with the Dodgers and will miss most of Spring Training for the WBC.