Dodgers extend eye-popping bullpen streak without Edwin Diaz’s help

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue proving why they remain one of baseball’s deepest contenders. Even without Edwin Diaz available, the Dodgers’ bullpen has become one of the club’s greatest strengths during an important stretch in the National League West race. Los Angeles extended its remarkable scoreless innings streak Wednesday night while continuing to rely on multiple relievers in high-leverage situations.

The bullpen dominance has arrived at a critical point in the season for Los Angeles. Diaz underwent elbow surgery earlier this year, forcing the Dodgers to quickly reshape their late-inning responsibilities. Instead of regressing, the bullpen responded with one of the most impressive stretches the organization has produced in decades.

Veteran relievers Blake Treinen, Alex Vesia, Tanner Scott, and Will Klein have all contributed heavily throughout the recent run of success. Klein also recorded the first save of his major league career during Tuesday’s 5-4 victory over the San Diego Padres, adding another encouraging development to a bullpen that continues building confidence entering the final week of May.

The Dodgers also took two of three games vs. the Padres at Petco Park earlier this week, further strengthening their standing atop the division. The series once again showcased the club’s pitching depth and ability to protect close leads against one of the National League’s most dangerous lineups.

ESPN MLB’s Alden Gonzàlez shared the historic significance of the bullpen streak Wednesday night on X, formerly Twitter, while emphasizing how elite the Dodgers bullpen has been without its new star closer available.

“The Dodgers’ bullpen, without Edwin Diaz, has put together 28 consecutive scoreless innings.

It’s the franchise’s longest such streak since 1998, and its third-longest since moving to Los Angeles, per @ESPNInsights.”

The Dodgers' bullpen, without Edwin Diaz, has put together 28 consecutive scoreless innings.

It's the franchise's longest such streak since 1998, and its third-longest since moving to Los Angeles, per @ESPNInsights.

— Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) May 21, 2026

That statistic further reinforces how dangerous Los Angeles remains despite dealing with major injuries. The Dodgers’ bullpen continues carrying games, protecting narrow leads, and silencing opposing offenses while helping position the club among baseball’s early World Series contenders.

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