Edwin Díaz Joins the Dodgers with an Emotional Choice

Edwin Díaz has officially joined the Los Angeles Dodgers and will don the number 3 jersey for his inaugural season. This decision comes as a significant step for the former New York Mets closer, who previously wore No. 39—a number now retired by the Dodgers to honor the legendary Roy Campanella.

In a heartfelt revelation during an interview with Dodgers Nation's Doug McKain, Díaz explained that he chose No. 3 as a tribute to his three sons. This personal significance adds a special touch to his new chapter in Los Angeles.

Díaz recently signed a lucrative three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers after opting out of the final two seasons of his previous deal with the Mets. As the two-time defending champions, the Dodgers are looking to strengthen their bullpen, a critical area of concern that saw them relying on starters like Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to close out games during the 2025 World Series. With Díaz on board, fans are hopeful he can alleviate these depth issues and bring stability to the team's late-game strategy.