Díaz was actually trumped for velocity by the setup man of the day, Ryne Stanek, who hit 99. Sixth-inning savior Reed Garrett ...

In spring training, Díaz’s velocity was a cause for concern. His four-seam, which averaged 97.5 mph (Baseball Savant) last ...

When the New York Mets signed Edwin Diaz to a long-term extension worth $102 million over five seasons, the hope was for him ...

The results, so far, are encouraging. Diaz came out firing fastballs that routinely rounded up to 98 mph — mostly in the 97.7 ...

PORT ST. LUCIE — Edwin Díaz was wild in his spring debut. The Mets closer recorded one out in 19 pitches and was charged with two runs on two hits and a walk in a third of an inning during a 5 ...

New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz had some fans holding their breath this spring. Instead of his usual electric self—the ...

If Diaz can’t regain his 2022 dominance, in his second season back from knee surgery, the Mets could be better off with Núñez closing and Diaz in a setup role." 10 bold predictions for 2025 ...

Mets fans can breathe a little easier after Friday night. That's because closer Edwin Diaz looked more like his old self. There were concerns during spring training about Diaz's velocity ...

That Diaz is touching 97 mph lately, including in a minor-league scrimmage Saturday, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, is fine by the Mets. “It’s good for me,” Diaz said. Mendoza said ...

It’s why Acuña was in the lineup for Opening Day, but with two right-handers slated to pitch for the Astros on Friday and ...

Holmes could be a more than serviceable setup man in front of Edwin Diaz ... or Edgar Martinez. If you don’t have one of ...

HOUSTON — The lights went out at Daikin Park as Mets closer Edwin Díaz jogged to the mound ahead of the bottom of the ninth inning. For a moment, you expected to hear trumpets before realizing ...