Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz is facing scrutiny after a Facebook account believed to be his surfaced with posts showing years of involvement in cockfighting—an activity that has been federally banned across all U.S. states and territories, including his native Puerto Rico, since 2019.

The account, under the name Edwin O. Diaz Laboy, features roughly a dozen videos of cockfights, some depicting birds fighting until they stopped moving before being removed from the ring. Alongside these are more than 150 photos of roosters, cockfighting clubs, and breeding facilities. One image shows roosters packed into cardboard boxes with their heads poking through cutout holes above small feeding dishes.

The page also includes 26 reels showcasing roosters in organized matches and at what appears to be a breeding facility, where Diaz is seen holding birds and promoting upcoming fights. In one video, young roosters scurry around a pen with the caption: "Upcoming champions in development."

While the account contains plenty of wholesome content—Diaz pitching, smiling with family and friends, and promoting community events—the cockfighting-related posts date back to November 30, 2016, with the first promotion of Club Gallistico de Puerto Rico appearing on July 31, 2018. Public access to these posts has since been restricted.

Diaz, whose full name is Edwin Orlando Diaz Laboy, is currently on the injured list after undergoing surgery on April 22 to remove loose bodies from his right elbow. The controversy adds an off-field distraction for the Dodgers reliever, who has been a key arm in their bullpen when healthy.

For fans of the game, this serves as a reminder that athletes' off-field activities can sometimes clash with federal laws—and that the gear they wear on the mound is often a safer topic of conversation.