Dodgers mailbag, Part 1: Roki Sasaki, the looming infield battle and more

The first real turbulence of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ season arrived this week, when the club’s new high-priced closer slipped into an MRI tube and ended the day scheduled for elbow surgery on Wednesday in Los Angeles. It’s hardly the way anyone envisioned Edwin Díaz starting his Dodgers tenure.Now, the ninth inning is one of several questions surrounding the two-time reigning World Series champions. Their 16-7 start has largely been a smooth ride.Advertisement