Kiké Hernández reveals his direct influence on Edwin Díaz's Dodgers signing, highlighting trust, family, and championship dreams.

The Dodgers finalized their contract for closer Edwin Díaz on Friday, signing the veteran closer for three years and $69 million. At $23 million per year, Díaz has the largest reliever contract by average annual value in baseball history,

In the pantheon of Dodgers entrance and walk-up songs, Timmy Trumpeter immediately moves to the top of a playlist that has become ingrained in the hearts of fans.

Edwin Díaz’s 3-year, $69M Dodgers deal includes a $9M bonus, $13.5M deferred and a 2029 option—built to win now.

So the Dodgers did, checking in on the reigning National League Reliever of the Year as the closer market was thinning. The Mets had already signed Devin Williams. Ryan Helsley went to the Orioles. Raisel Iglesias returned to the Braves. The Dodgers expressed to Díaz’s representation how much they valued him.

The Mets are interested in making a trade deal with the Padres for a hard-throwing right-hander to take the closer role left by Edwin Diaz.

Edwin Diaz is not holding back and continues to reveal details about his move to the Dodgers, now bringing to light what he discussed with Francisco Lindor after deciding not to return to the New York Mets.