# Kyle Tucker, Edwin Díaz need to produce more than ‘pretty good outcome’ for Dodgers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/kyle-tucker-edwin-diaz-need-to-produce-more-than-pretty-good-outcome-for-dodgers/
- Published: 2026-11-04T23:53:28+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T00:36:35+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/04/sports/dodgers-demands-kyle-tucker-edwin-diaz-next-season/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- The Dodgers spent $309 million on Tucker and Díaz.
- Both struggled during injury-affected regular seasons.
- Los Angeles needs their late-season form to continue.

## Summary

The Dodgers need substantially more from Kyle Tucker and Edwin Díaz next season after their costly first campaigns fell short of expectations. General manager Brandon Gomes called their postseason contributions a “pretty good outcome”, but the article argues that two players signed as cornerstones must deliver consistently, especially if future spending rules limit the club’s ability to buy its way out of roster problems.

Los Angeles committed $240 million to Tucker, who hit .233 in the regular season, and $69 million to Díaz, whose injury-hit year brought an 8.68 ERA. Both improved late: Tucker hit .333 with five home runs over his final 17 regular-season games and led the Dodgers in the playoffs with a .333 average and .938 OPS; Díaz returned from elbow and neck injuries to record five scoreless innings in September, then closed two playoff wins. Tucker is expected to support an ageing lineup, while Díaz may need to anchor a bullpen facing possible free-agent departures.

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