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Diaz thrills Dodger Stadium with trumpets entrance, first save
Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz made his debut with his new team, closing out a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks.
Mar. 28, 2026 at 7:18am
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In his first appearance with the Los Angeles Dodgers, closer Edwin Diaz thrilled the Dodger Stadium crowd with his signature trumpets entrance music before locking down his first save with the team. Diaz, who spent the last seven seasons with the New York Mets, signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers in the offseason and made an immediate impact in his debut, retiring three of the four batters he faced to preserve a 5-4 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Why it matters
The Dodgers have been searching for a consistent closer since Kenley Jansen's departure after the 2021 season, and Diaz's arrival gives them a proven ninth-inning option. His electric entrance and successful debut have already energized the Dodger Stadium crowd and signaled that the team has addressed a key weakness from last season.
The details
Diaz entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the Dodgers leading 5-4. As the bass drums kicked in, Teoscar Hernandez and other Dodgers players waited in the dugout to watch Diaz's signature trumpets entrance. A Long Beach-based trumpeter named Tatiana Tate even joined in, playing along from the left-field fence. Diaz retired three of the four batters he faced to record the save, keeping the ball as a memento of his first outing with the Dodgers.
- Diaz entered the game in the top of the ninth inning with the Dodgers leading 5-4.
- The Dodgers signed Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract in the offseason.
The players
Edwin Diaz
The Dodgers' new closer, who spent the last seven seasons with the New York Mets and became a star, accumulating 144 saves while turning into a fan favorite at Citi Field.
Teoscar Hernandez
A Dodgers outfielder who waited in the dugout to watch Diaz's entrance and take in the trumpets music for the first time at Dodger Stadium.
Kyle Tucker
The Dodgers' offseason splurge, who put the team ahead with a run-scoring single in the bottom of the eighth inning.
Tatiana Tate
A Long Beach-based trumpeter who joined in playing Diaz's entrance music from the left-field fence.
Dave Roberts
The Dodgers' manager, who initially didn't think the team had a shot at signing Diaz but then helped recruit him in a Zoom call in early December.
What they’re saying
“Everybody was waiting for that.”
— Teoscar Hernandez, Dodgers outfielder
“I was surprised a little bit. I heard a trumpet sounding before I was coming out. I said, 'No way they got a live trumpet.' It was pretty fun.”
— Edwin Diaz, Dodgers closer
“Afterwards I told my wife, 'We're gonna get him.' I felt really good about it.”
— Dave Roberts, Dodgers manager
What’s next
The Dodgers will look to continue their strong start to the season as they face the Diamondbacks in the second game of the series on Saturday.
The takeaway
Diaz's electric debut has already energized the Dodger Stadium crowd and signaled that the team has addressed a key weakness from last season by signing the proven closer. His signature trumpets entrance and successful first save have made an immediate impact, and the Dodgers will hope he can continue to anchor their bullpen as they pursue another championship.
