Edwin Diaz Dazzles in Dodgers Debut with Epic ‘Narco’ Trumpet Entrance

In a highly anticipated debut, Edwin Diaz took the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks on March 27, captivating fans with his signature entrance. As he made his way from the outfield bullpen to the pitcher’s mound, the unmistakable sounds of trumpets filled Dodger Stadium, heralding the arrival of the All-Star closer with his walk-out song, “Narco.” Diaz struck out two batters, helping secure a thrilling 5-4 victory for his new team.

This dramatic entrance is a tradition Diaz established in 2018 during his time with the New York Mets. After signing a lucrative three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers, he expressed excitement about bringing the ritual to Dodger Stadium. “It would be fun,’’ Diaz shared with reporters in December. “I think that music will get into the fans right away. That’s a nice walk-up song, so I can’t wait to, first game of the season, come in the ninth with Timmy Trumpet and get the W for the Dodgers.”

The sound of trumpets has become synonymous with triumphant moments in baseball, and Diaz, a 32-year-old native of Puerto Rico, has solidified his status as a premier closer in the league. With 253 saves over his nine-year MLB career, he has earned accolades as the American League Reliever of the Year in 2018 and the National Reliever of the Year in both 2022 and 2025.

Diaz first adopted “Narco” as his walk-out song in 2018 while pitching for the Seattle Mariners. The choice was intentional, as he sought something unique to stand out from the crowd. “The trumpets were unique. Something different from what everybody uses. That’s why I picked it,” he explained to MLB.com in 2022. The song, a collaboration between Dutch DJ duo Blasterjaxx and Australian DJ Timmy Trumpet, was released in 2017 and has become a staple of Diaz’s career.

After a brief period using another song during his time with the Mets, Diaz returned to “Narco” in 2020 and has remained loyal to the powerful trumpets ever since. One particularly memorable moment occurred on August 31, 2022, when Timmy Trumpet performed live at Citi Field as Diaz entered the game against the Dodgers, sealing a 2-1 victory for the Mets.

Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.