Dodgers feature live trumpet for Edwin Díaz’s inaugural save

Edwin Diaz’s Exciting Debut with the Dodgers

Edwin Diaz has been anticipating his first outing at Chavez Ravine since signing a surprising contract with the Dodgers this offseason. What he didn’t quite expect was that the team would bring in a live trumpet player for the occasion.

“I heard the trumpets before they came out and thought, ‘Oh no, there’s a live trumpet happening,’” Diaz remarked after the Dodgers edged out the Arizona Diamondbacks, 5-4. “It was a blast. I had a great time, and I think the fans did too.”

Diaz first incorporated Timmy Trumpet’s “Narco” as his signature exit track eight years ago while establishing himself as a premier closer with the New York Mets.

The song has since become synonymous with his career—it even adds an extra layer of intimidation, complementing his mid-90s fastball.

“Edwin has proven he can deliver,” noted general manager Brandon Gomez during Diaz’s introductory press conference in December. “He probably has the most electrifying entrance music in the game.”

To enhance the crowd experience for Diaz’s debut, the Dodgers organized something special.

As Diaz emerged from the bullpen in the bottom of the ninth on Friday, a spotlight illuminated the left-field home run deck, revealing trumpeter Tatiana Tate, who played the well-known “Narco” notes.

Teammate Alex Freeland called it “insane,” while Kyle Tucker described it as a challenging experience.

Indeed, as the stadium lights dimmed, Tate, decked out in a Dodgers jersey, ignited the crowd’s excitement.

“We were told there might be a trumpet player,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned. “I believe the fans got what they expected.”

Surprisingly, most in the dugout, including Diaz, were unaware of the planned performance until they saw it on the stadium’s video board.

Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez shared he was particularly eager to witness Diaz’s entry, confirming, “Everyone was waiting for that moment.”

Now, a few months into a three-year, $69 million deal, there’s still some shock surrounding Diaz’s presence in Los Angeles.

It was largely anticipated that he would rejoin the Mets, the team where he accumulated 144 of his 253 career saves. In New York, he was a beloved figure, and his trumpet entrance became a hallmark of summer nights at Citi Field.

Despite hearing that familiar tune in his new stadium, Diaz seemed unfazed. When asked if it felt odd, the 32-year-old shook his head, stating, “My goal is to help this team win. I was in New York, but now I’m here, enjoying my time with this team.”