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Dodgers' 'perfect move' is to sign 253-save free agent closer

The 2025 world champion Los Angeles Dodgers had one weakness: the bullpen.

That didn't show in the postseason, because they sent starting pitcher Roki Sasaki down there to hold down the closer role. But that won't be their long-term plan.

Instead, the Dodgers likely need to address the back end of their bullpen in free agency.

ESPN's Jeff Passan released an article Tuesday outlining what the "perfect move" would be for a bunch of MLB teams, and for the Dodgers, he surmised that the answer is to sign closer Edwin Diaz, formerly of the New York Mets .

Diaz has 253 career saves and is coming off a season in which he had a 1.63 ERA.

He did have a contract with the Mets for two more years at $19 mil

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