![]() ![]() I really want to pitch in those types of games, too. “I think this year will be my first postseason, and I’m looking forward to helping my team win. The biggest thing is Mariano had a great career in the regular season, but in the postseason he was even better than that. “He’s the best of all time, and I’m not seeing my song being better than his because it all started with his song. The free-agent market includes names such as Zack Britton, Corey Knebel, Will Harris, and Jeurys Familia.“Mariano was big-time, and I think nobody can compare with him as a closer,” Edwin Diaz told Post Sports+ after Wednesday’s 10-2 win over the Reds. USA TODAY SportsĪs it stands, the Mets also have Raley and Drew Smith locked into bullpen roles, with a cast that includes John Curtiss, Tommy Hunter, Elieser Hernandez, Jeff Brigham, Stephen Nogosek, and others battling for the remaining openings. Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) gets taken off the field by pitching coach Ricky Bones (27) after an apparent leg injury. Ottavino and David Robertson both have closing experience, but moving one of them closer would also leave a gap in the setup role. ![]() The left-hander will undergo surgery that involves a bone graft (a benign lesion was found on his rib) and will return sometime after July 1, according to general manager Billy Eppler.īefore leaving for the WBC, Diaz informed Team Puerto Rico officials that he would not pitch on consecutive days.ĭiaz was also excited about the prospect of playing with his brother, a reliever for the Reds. Jose Quintana was slated to pitch for Colombia, but the left-hander never got that far, diagnosed with a stress fracture on the fifth rib on his left side just before he was set to depart for the tournament. Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley were the Mets’ representatives for Team USA.įrom that group, Raley returned (before the tournament even began) with a strained left hamstring that has him sidelined from spring training games. The Mets, like most teams, were wary of sending their star players to the WBC - which is occurring for the first time since 2017 - for fear of injury.ĭiaz joined Francisco Lindor on Team Puerto Rico, while Eduardo Escobar and Omar Narvaez left to play for Venezuela. Getty Images Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) leaves the field in a wheelchair after an apparent leg injury. Edwin Diaz #39 of Team Puerto Rico lies hurt on the field after celebrating a 5-2 win against Team Dominican Republic. And for him.”ĭiaz’s breakout ended questions whether he was suited to be closer in New York, after three seasons of failing to fulfill expectations following his arrival in a blockbuster trade with the Mariners. “I don’t think it’s the tournament’s fault,” Diaz’s Mets teammate Adam Ottavino told USA TODAY Sports. The Mets have other relievers with closing experience, but there is only one Diaz, who pitched to a 1.31 ERA with 118 strikeouts in 62 innings last season, along the way becoming something of a cult hero at Citi Field as he entered games to Timmy Trumpet’s “Narco,” with horns blaring. If there is an irreplaceable piece to this Mets team it’s Diaz, who signed a five-year deal worth $102 million to return even before officially hitting free agency last offseason. FoxĮdwin Diaz’s devastating knee injury latest strike against WBC Want to catch a game? The Mets schedule with links to buy tickets can be found here.Įdwin Diaz was seen being carried off the field after being injured during the WBC on Wednesday night. LUCIE - The Mets’ worst World Baseball Classic fears may have been realized Wednesday night.Įdwin Diaz, the team’s All-Star closer, was removed from the field in Miami in a wheelchair after he was injured during Team Puerto Rico’s postgame celebration following a 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic.ĭiaz had just recorded the final out of the game and was crowded by teammates who began hugging him near the pitcher’s mound.ĭiaz emerged from the celebration unable to put weight on his right knee and was helped to a wheelchair.ĭiaz’s younger brother Alexis, also a reliever for Team Puerto Rico, was in tears as Edwin was helped from the field.Įdwin Diaz recorded the final three strikeouts of the game, sending Puerto Rico to Saturday’s quarterfinals against Mexico. ![]() Mets’ dismal playoff math confuses Chris ‘Mad Dog’ Russo Steve Cohen promises ‘straight’ answers in Mets crisis press conference Why Billy Eppler is still confident in Buck Showalter even as Mets continue slide The long-term reason Steve Cohen isn’t making rash Mets changes ![]()
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