Summary
The New York Mets are considering re-signing their player, Edwin Diaz, with a projected four-year, $88 million contract. This move is seen as important for the team's chances in the next season. Joel Reuter from Bleacher Report suggests that Diaz's contract would match the Mets' financial plans.
Key Facts
- The New York Mets did not make it to the playoffs last season.
- Edwin Diaz, a Mets pitcher, is projected to get a four-year, $88 million contract offer this offseason.
- The $20.4 million average annual value (AAV) of Diaz's last contract was the highest for any reliever in Major League Baseball (MLB) history.
- Diaz might choose to leave the last two years of his current contract, worth $37 million, for a better deal.
- The Mets aim to keep Diaz due to his performance, highlighting his role as a top closer.
- The Mets are also focused on re-signing other free agents like Pete Alonso.
