Edwin Diaz has returned to the Mets’ bullpen. Now the Mets will find out just which version of their closer they have. Diaz struggled for much of the season before hitting the IL with a right shoulder impingement. He was activated prior to Thursday’s series finale against the Marlins at Citi Field, with […]
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Former New York Mets closer Billy Wagner knows what it’s like to go from a star closer to being one that’s a liability, so he feels for the team’s current closer Edwin Diaz. That is why he recently offered some advice to the pitcher to help him get back to his All-Star form. Heading […]
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The New York Mets quietly demoted Edwin Diaz from his bullpen role, instead opting for a closer-by-committee approach while the struggling right-hander regains his confidence. Diaz’s role was described as “fluid” prior to Sunday’s game against the Miami Marlins, a game the Mets won 7-3. He did not appear in the game after blowing a […]
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A potential bullpen addition for the Mets, Sean Reid-Foley gave up runs to all three batters he faced during the team’s 5-1 split-squad defeat to the Marlins in Jupiter, Florida. The right-hander was making his first Grapefruit League appearance since March 9 and had previously struggled with biceps soreness. Twenty-three pitches later, he was out. […]
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The New York Mets no longer have to wait. Closer Edwin Diaz will take the mound and face major league hitters for the first time since he was hurt in the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander, who has a limit of 20 pitches, will make his spring debut on Monday at Clover Park against the […]
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The New York Mets want to recover from an underwhelming 2023 campaign and close the gap in the NL East. Nevertheless, two previous All-Star free agents have hindered the Mets in their quest. According to Andy Martino of SNY, New York came in second to Los Angeles in the free agency chase of Julio Teheran […]
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