<![CDATA[Edwin Díaz - The Athletic]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/player/edwin-diaz-uFl9SvQnPjl6lN3M/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/static/img/transparent-background-dark-favicon-144x144.pngEdwin Díaz - The Athletichttps://www.nytimes.com/athletic/mlb/player/edwin-diaz-uFl9SvQnPjl6lN3M/The Athletic Media CompanyMon, 01 Jul 2024 10:15:48 GMTTue, 25 Jun 2024 09:14:49 GMT<![CDATA[Five Mets takeaways: Fallout of Edwin Díaz's suspension, Starling Marte's injury and more]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588662/2024/06/25/mets-takeaways-edwin-diaz-sticky-stuff-suspension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5588662/2024/06/25/mets-takeaways-edwin-diaz-sticky-stuff-suspension/Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:14:49 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 14: Starling Marte #6 of the New York Mets in action against the San Diego Padres at Citi Field on June 14, 2024 in the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Why Mets closer Edwin Díaz wasn't allowed to wash away the sticky stuff]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587682/2024/06/24/mets-edwin-diaz-ejection-sticky/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5587682/2024/06/24/mets-edwin-diaz-ejection-sticky/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 19:29:41 GMTNew York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Díaz, right, reacts after being ejected by their base umpire Vic Carapazza as manager Carlos Mendoza looks down as he walks to the dugout during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs in Chicago, Sunday, June 23, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)<![CDATA[Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after sticky stuff ejection]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585909/2024/06/23/mets-edwin-diaz-ejected-sticky-stuff/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5585909/2024/06/23/mets-edwin-diaz-ejected-sticky-stuff/Mon, 24 Jun 2024 02:36:05 GMTANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 10: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets throws against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 10, 2022 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Edwin Díaz's return, J.D. Martinez's walk-off homer provide hope despite trade deadline chatter]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563643/2024/06/13/mets-edwin-diaz-return-jd-martinez-walk-off-homer/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5563643/2024/06/13/mets-edwin-diaz-return-jd-martinez-walk-off-homer/Fri, 14 Jun 2024 03:59:27 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 13: J.D. Martinez #28 of the New York Mets is doused with Gatoraby teammates Pete Alonso #20 and DJ Stewart #29 of the New York Mets after Martinez hit a walk off home run in the bottom of the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on June 13, 2024 in Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The New York Mets defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets notes: Coaches work on Jeff McNeil's swing, plus pitching plans]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560578/2024/06/13/new-york-mets-jeff-mcneil-edwin-diaz-kodai-senga/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5560578/2024/06/13/new-york-mets-jeff-mcneil-edwin-diaz-kodai-senga/Thu, 13 Jun 2024 04:35:27 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 11: Jeff McNeil #1 of the New York Mets reacts as he walks back to the dugout after striking out in the bottom of the seventh inning during the game against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field on June 11, 2024 in the Queens Borough of New York City. (Photo by Christopher Pasatieri/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets' Pete Alonso exits after being hit with pitch; Edwin Díaz heads to IL]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527985/2024/05/29/mets-pete-alonso-injury-edwin-diaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5527985/2024/05/29/mets-pete-alonso-injury-edwin-diaz/Wed, 29 May 2024 21:21:39 GMTNEW YORK, NY - MAY 28: Pete Alonso #20 of the New York Mets reacts after grounding out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game two of a doubleheader at Citi Field on May 28, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets continue to sink as little mistakes add up to big problems]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511330/2024/05/21/mets-mistakes-starling-marte-adrian-houser/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5511330/2024/05/21/mets-mistakes-starling-marte-adrian-houser/Wed, 22 May 2024 03:31:53 GMTMay 21, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; New York Mets designated hitter J.D. Martinez (28) tosses his bat after striking out in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[This Week in Mets: What's up with Edwin Díaz?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505762/2024/05/20/mets-record-standings-results-edwin-diaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5505762/2024/05/20/mets-record-standings-results-edwin-diaz/Mon, 20 May 2024 09:15:05 GMTMay 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts as he leaves the mound after giving up four runs against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Edwin Díaz stumbles again in back-to-back effort: 'I have to do my job better']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491636/2024/05/14/mets-edwin-diaz-stumbles/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5491636/2024/05/14/mets-edwin-diaz-stumbles/Tue, 14 May 2024 04:40:28 GMTMay 13, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) delivers a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies during the ninth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mets star closer Edwin Díaz unconcerned about velocity dip]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5425859/2024/04/18/mets-closer-edwin-diaz-velocity-usage/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5425859/2024/04/18/mets-closer-edwin-diaz-velocity-usage/Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:06:05 GMTNEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: Edwin Díaz #39 of the New York Mets pitches against the Kansas City Royals during the ninth inning at Citi Field on April 14, 2024 in New York City. The Mets won 2-1. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[How Edwin Díaz expects to control the emotions surrounding his return]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374225/2024/03/28/mets-edwin-diaz-closer-comeback/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5374225/2024/03/28/mets-edwin-diaz-closer-comeback/Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:45:25 GMTPORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 22: Edwin Díaz #39 of the New York Mets poses for a photo during the New York Mets Photo Day at Clover Park on Thursday, February 22, 2024 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets' Edwin Díaz is 'ready to go': What can that mean for the bullpen?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271188/2024/02/12/mets-edwin-diaz-health-status/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5271188/2024/02/12/mets-edwin-diaz-health-status/Mon, 12 Feb 2024 23:43:56 GMTFILE - New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after the final out in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, o, Oct. 4, 2022, in New York. The Mets re-signed Díaz to a five-year contract, the team announced, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)<![CDATA[The Mets need to rebuild their bullpen. Who can help fix it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5082247/2023/11/22/mets-bullpen-free-agency-trade-options/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5082247/2023/11/22/mets-bullpen-free-agency-trade-options/Wed, 22 Nov 2023 13:53:54 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 09, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets' Edwin Díaz won't return from knee injury this season]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4875646/2023/09/18/edwin-diaz-injury-season-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4875646/2023/09/18/edwin-diaz-injury-season-mets/Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:15:24 GMTSep 15, 2023; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets injured pitcher Edwin Diaz in the dugout before a game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mets' Edwin Díaz, sidelined since March, wants to pitch this season: 'I feel healthy now']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813735/2023/08/28/edwin-diaz-return-knee-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4813735/2023/08/28/edwin-diaz-return-knee-injury/Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:08:58 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 09: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the eighth inning in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 09, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Rosenthal: In triumph and tears, Edwin Díaz reminded his brother Alexis 'you have to keep pitching']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569398/2023/06/01/mets-edwin-diaz-reds-alexis-brothers/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4569398/2023/06/01/mets-edwin-diaz-reds-alexis-brothers/Thu, 01 Jun 2023 09:00:52 GMTMIAMI, FL - MARCH 15: Edwin Diaz #39 of the Puerto Rico celebrates with his teammate and brother Alexis Diaz #43 (right) after defeating the Dominican Republic team at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images)<![CDATA[This Week in Mets: With Brett Baty arriving, how far along is the Dodgers blueprint?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419215/2023/04/17/mets-brett-baty-arriving-dodgers-blueprint/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4419215/2023/04/17/mets-brett-baty-arriving-dodgers-blueprint/Mon, 17 Apr 2023 09:00:29 GMTMar 14, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets third baseman Brett Baty (22) throws the ball to first against the Washington Nationals during the second inning at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Mets' Edwin Díaz provides recovery timeline update, says he 'may throw this year']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4405371/2023/04/12/edwin-diaz-return-timeline/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4405371/2023/04/12/edwin-diaz-return-timeline/Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:58:57 GMTNEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 08: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets in action against the San Diego Padres during game two of the NL Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets defeated the Padres 7-3. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets injuries: Good news for Edwin Díaz, and what his loss means for the payroll]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334448/2023/03/22/mets-injuries-edwin-diaz-2/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4334448/2023/03/22/mets-injuries-edwin-diaz-2/Wed, 22 Mar 2023 09:00:20 GMTNew York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) celebrates after a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in New York. The Mets won 6-3. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)<![CDATA[Alexis Díaz returns to the Reds, still pained by his brother's WBC experience]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4330162/2023/03/21/alexis-diaz-edwin-diaz-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4330162/2023/03/21/alexis-diaz-edwin-diaz-injury/Tue, 21 Mar 2023 16:25:26 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Alexis Diaz #43 of Team Puerto Rico pitches against Team Dominican Republic during their World Baseball Classic Pool D game at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)<![CDATA[This Week in Mets: Where do last week's injuries leave New York's roster?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4325408/2023/03/20/mets-injuries-edwin-diaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4325408/2023/03/20/mets-injuries-edwin-diaz/Mon, 20 Mar 2023 09:10:13 GMTMar 2, 2023; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Adam Ottavino (0) prior to a game between the New York Mets and the Atlanta Braves at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Why Mets will be reimbursed for Edwin Díaz’s salary after freak WBC injury]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319742/2023/03/17/mets-edwin-diaz-contract-insurance/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4319742/2023/03/17/mets-edwin-diaz-contract-insurance/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 13:06:52 GMTOct 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<![CDATA[How can the Mets attempt to replace Edwin Díaz?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318793/2023/03/17/mets-edwin-diaz-replace/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318793/2023/03/17/mets-edwin-diaz-replace/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 09:07:49 GMTFeb 25, 2023; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher David Robertson (30) throws a pitch during the sixth inning against the Houston Astros at The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[How the Mets intend to handle Edwin Díaz's WBC injury: ‘We still expect to go win’]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318618/2023/03/16/edwin-diaz-mets-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4318618/2023/03/16/edwin-diaz-mets-injury/Fri, 17 Mar 2023 02:59:43 GMTMar 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) gets taken off the field by pitching coach Ricky Bones (27) after an apparent leg injury during the team celebration against Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Ghiroli: Edwin Díaz's injury is terrible, but the World Baseball Classic isn't to blame]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4316871/2023/03/16/edwin-diaz-mets-wbc-injury/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4316871/2023/03/16/edwin-diaz-mets-wbc-injury/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 18:21:17 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Edwin Diaz #39 of Puerto Rico is helped off the field after being injured during the on-field celebration after defeating the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic Pool D at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets closer Edwin Díaz's knee injury leaves Puerto Rico teammates in tears]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315098/2023/03/16/mets-edwin-diaz-injured-wbc/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4315098/2023/03/16/mets-edwin-diaz-injured-wbc/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 05:10:33 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 15: Edwin Diaz #39 of Puerto Rico is helped off the field after being injured during the on-field celebration after defeating the Dominican Republic during the World Baseball Classic Pool D at loanDepot park on March 15, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Mets’ Edwin Díaz expected to miss season after knee injury during WBC celebration]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4314828/2023/03/15/mets-edwin-diaz-injury-world-baseball-classic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4314828/2023/03/15/mets-edwin-diaz-injury-world-baseball-classic/Thu, 16 Mar 2023 02:43:29 GMTMar 15, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Puerto Rico pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) gets taken off the field by pitching coach Ricky Bones (27) after an apparent leg injury during the team celebration against Dominican Republic at LoanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[2023 World Baseball Classic: Puerto Rico throws combined perfect game in mercy-rule win over Israel]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306850/2023/03/13/puerto-rico-perfect-game-world-baseball-classic/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4306850/2023/03/13/puerto-rico-perfect-game-world-baseball-classic/Tue, 14 Mar 2023 03:59:13 GMTMIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 13: Jose De Leon #87 of Puerto Rico celebrates after leaving the game in the sixth inning against Israel at loanDepot park on March 13, 2023 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Eric Espada/Getty Images)<![CDATA[The Mets don't want Edwin Díaz to change in 2023: 'What can you do better, really?']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4219969/2023/02/18/mets-edwin-diaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/4219969/2023/02/18/mets-edwin-diaz/Sat, 18 Feb 2023 10:00:44 GMTNEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 16: Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets reacts after defeating the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on September 16, 2022 in the Queens borough of New York City. The Mets won 4-3. (Photo by Adam Hunger/Getty Images)<![CDATA[Brandon Nimmo returning to Mets on 8-year, $162M deal: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3984678/2022/12/08/brandon-nimmo-mets-contract-free-agency/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3984678/2022/12/08/brandon-nimmo-mets-contract-free-agency/Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:03:27 GMTOct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) reacts after hitting a RBI single in the fourth 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<![CDATA[How much should Brandon Nimmo still be a priority for the Mets?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3977450/2022/12/06/scott-boras-new-york-mets/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3977450/2022/12/06/scott-boras-new-york-mets/Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:48:14 GMTOct 4, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets center fielder Brandon Nimmo (9) celebrates his solo home run against the Washington Nationals with teammates in the dugout during the fourth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Behind the Mets' negotiations with Edwin Díaz: 'All right, let’s do this']]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3957938/2022/12/01/mets-edwin-diaz-contract/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3957938/2022/12/01/mets-edwin-diaz-contract/Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:27:24 GMTFILE - New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after the final out in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, o, Oct. 4, 2022, in New York. The Mets re-signed Díaz to a five-year contract, the team announced, Wednesday, Nov. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)<![CDATA[Law: The Mets fail to learn from history. Will the Edwin Díaz deal doom them to repeat it?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3769280/2022/11/06/keith-law-mets-edwin-diaz-deal/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3769280/2022/11/06/keith-law-mets-edwin-diaz-deal/Sun, 06 Nov 2022 23:19:10 GMTNew York Mets&#039; Edwin Diaz pitches during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)<![CDATA[Mets, closer Edwin Díaz agree to record 5-year, $102 million contract: Sources]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3769111/2022/11/06/mets-edwin-diaz-contract-extension/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3769111/2022/11/06/mets-edwin-diaz-contract-extension/Sun, 06 Nov 2022 22:24:31 GMTSep 28, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[San Francisco Giants free-agent profile: Edwin Díaz]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3748534/2022/10/31/giants-free-agent-edwin-diaz/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3748534/2022/10/31/giants-free-agent-edwin-diaz/Mon, 31 Oct 2022 22:28:49 GMTJun 12, 2022; Anaheim, California, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after pitching a scoreless ninth inning to earn a save and defeat the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports<![CDATA[Edwin Díaz comes through in elimination game for Mets. Can he do it again Sunday?]]>https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3671941/2022/10/09/mets-edwin-diaz-elimination-game/https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/3671941/2022/10/09/mets-edwin-diaz-elimination-game/Sun, 09 Oct 2022 04:58:10 GMTOct 8, 2022; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after getting San Diego Padres center fielder Trent Grisham (not pictured) out in the seventh inning during game two of the Wild Card series for the 2022 MLB Playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports