"Heyman reports Diaz received a $9 million signing bonus, and is set to make $14 million in 2026, with $4.5 million deferred. He will earn $23 million in both 2027 and 2028, with $4.5 million deferred in each year. The Dodgers also hold a conditional $6.5 million club option for the 2029 season. If the Dodgers pick the option up, Diaz will earn $750,000 for finishing both 45 and 50 games, and will earn $1 million for finishing 55 games in 2029."
"The Dodgers have already named Diaz as their closer, and for good reason. The right-hander has been among baseball's best since his debut in 2016, and had a 1.63 ERA season through 49 appearances in 2025. He has 20 or more saves in all but two of his MLB seasons, the exceptions being his rookie year and the shortened 2020 season."
Edwin Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract with a $9 million signing bonus and deferred components. The deal pays $14 million in 2026 with $4.5 million deferred, and $23 million in both 2027 and 2028 with $4.5 million deferred each year. The Dodgers hold a conditional $6.5 million club option for 2029 that includes performance payouts of $750,000 for finishing 45 and 50 games and $1 million for finishing 55 games. The 2029 option can be triggered if Díaz misses a specified amount of time on the injured list. Díaz has been named the Dodgers' closer after a 1.63 ERA through 49 appearances in 2025 and a career marked by consistent save totals.
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