The sound of trumpets did not signal the end of business for the Los Angeles Dodgers, whose acquisition of premier closer Edwin Díaz — and his memorable entrance music — signaled another splash and simplified their to-do list the rest of this winter.

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players.

Dodgers’ deal with Edwin Díaz includes significant deferred payouts, raising questions about long-term financial flexibility for the team.

Before agreeing to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 7, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz reportedly had multiple contract offers.

The 31-year-old Diaz has averaged 31.6 saves in his eight full seasons in the majors. The Dodgers haven’t had a reliever record more than 24 saves since Kenley Jansen left following the 2021

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.

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