Oct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts in the eighth inning during game two of the Wild Card series against the San Diego Padres for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
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Jeff Passan reports that the Mets and Edwin Díaz have agreed to a five-year, $102 million contract extension.
Hallelujah. Díaz is officially staying in New York for at least the next half-decade. Notably, this includes a sixth-year option for the 2028 season, and also includes an opt-out and full no-trade clause.
Diaz is fresh removed off a historical seasons. The 28-year-old totaled 32 saves to go along with a microscopic 1.31 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 118/18 K/BB ratio across 62 innings last season for the Mets.
It’s the largest contract for a relief pitcher in baseball history – but one that’s well deserved.
Welcome home, Edwin.
