Edwin Díaz (elbow) recorded two strikeouts in a perfect inning on Tuesday in a minor league rehab appearance in the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.
Díaz looked sharp for the second straight appearance after kicking off his rehab assignment with a pair of strikeouts in a scoreless frame for Low-A Ontario last weekend. The most encouraging sign is that he’s struck out four batters in two innings so far. The 32-year-old former elite closer is coming off surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. He’ll likely require a handful of additional rehab outings before the Dodgers are ready to bring him back later this month.