Summary
New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz is considering opting out of his contract but hasn't made a final decision yet. He expressed a strong preference to stay with the Mets if he chooses to opt out. Díaz had a successful season, and his current contract includes significant financial terms.
Key Facts
- Edwin Díaz is a pitcher for the New York Mets and has the option to leave his current contract.
- Díaz has not decided yet whether he will opt out; he wants to discuss it with his family first.
- He stated that he loves the Mets organization and would like to continue playing for them if he opts out.
- Díaz's contract includes over $47 million in luxury tax payroll but offers $28 million in cash.
- This season, Díaz had a 1.62 earned run average (ERA) with 98 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings.
- If Díaz decides to opt out, the Mets' president of baseball operations, David Stearns, will need to negotiate to keep him on the team.
