Mets Lose 3-Time All-Star 101 MPH Closer to Free Agency: Report
Summary
The New York Mets lost their star relief pitcher, Edwin Díaz, to free agency. Díaz decided to leave the team despite having two years left on his contract.Key Facts
- Edwin Díaz chose to become a free agent, even though he still had two years on his contract with the New York Mets.
- Díaz saved 144 games during his time with the Mets since joining in a trade from the Seattle Mariners in 2018.
- He signed a five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets after the 2022 season instead of becoming a free agent then.
- He missed the entire 2023 season due to an injury during the World Baseball Classic.
- Díaz returned in 2024, but his performance was not as strong as in previous years, with a 3.52 ERA.
- Despite his recent performance, his fastball still reached 101 mph in October 2024.
- Reports of Díaz opting out of his contract were confirmed by baseball insiders Ken Rosenthal and Anthony DiComo.
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