Edwin Díaz said on October 5, 2026, that he is always ready to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers in any postseason situation.
Díaz evaluated his outing positively, saying, "I was throwing strike one against the hitters. I think the shape of the slider was great. Fast ball movement was really good." He also stated that his arm and body felt great and that he finished the regular season strongly after it did not begin as desired.
He explained that he plans to continue doing his job whenever the Dodgers give him the ball and help keep games close. "When they give me the ball, I just want to get the keep the game the line and see if we can win a games," Díaz said. He added, "I was throwing strikes. I was letting the ball rip and I was doing my job."
Díaz noted that he joined the Dodgers to help the team win and wants to pitch in important situations: "That's why I came here to help this team to win. You know, I'm pitching big spots." He said he had been putting in work for approximately two weeks or a week and a half, and he claimed that he touched 100 miles per hour a couple of times during the outing.
Díaz contrasted the 2026 season with the 2025 season, stating, "2025 I pitched great all season long." He also expressed excitement about the postseason atmosphere, saying, "It's playoff baby. You know, everything changed." His next stated objective is to remain ready whenever the Los Angeles Dodgers give the ball to him.