Mets, Edwin Díaz Reach 'Sticking Point' in Negotiations: Report
Summary
The New York Mets are in talks with Edwin Díaz, a top closer in baseball, about a new contract. However, they disagree on how long the contract should be. If they can't reach an agreement, the Mets might look at other options like Devin Williams and Robert Suarez.Key Facts
- The Mets agreed to trade outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien, pending official approval.
- Edwin Díaz and the Mets are negotiating a new contract, but they can't agree on the length.
- Díaz wants a five-year deal worth $102 million, while the Mets prefer a shorter contract.
- Díaz is 32 years old and performed better than most other closers last season.
- If Díaz and the Mets don't agree, they might pursue free agents Devin Williams and Robert Suarez as alternatives.
- Williams and Suarez are two-time All-Stars, but Díaz's performance last season was stronger.
- Díaz had a 1.63 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings last season.
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