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Mets, Blue Jays Targeting $80 Million Star After Edwin Diaz Deal: Report

Mets, Blue Jays Targeting $80 Million Star After Edwin Diaz Deal: Report

Summary

The New York Mets are looking to sign a new baseball player, Robert Suarez, after losing Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays are both interested in Suarez, who is a top relief pitcher and could sign an $80 million deal.

Key Facts

  • The Mets lost relief pitcher Edwin Diaz to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
  • Edwin Diaz reportedly signed a three-year contract with the Dodgers.
  • The Mets and the Toronto Blue Jays are interested in signing Robert Suarez.
  • Suarez is a relief pitcher, which means he comes into the game to replace another pitcher.
  • Jim Bowden from The Athletic predicts Suarez could sign an $80 million contract.
  • The Mets replaced another player, Ryan Helsley, with pitcher Devin Williams earlier.
  • Both the Mets and Blue Jays need a strong closer, which is a relief pitcher used to finish the game.
  • President Trump is the current U.S. President, as a point of context unrelated to the sports details.

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