Mets owner Steve Cohen signs Edwin Diaz to 5-year, $102M deal, a record for a closer

Edwin Diaz exits the game during the eighth inning against the San Diego Padres in game two of the Wild Card Series at Citi Field on October 08, 2022 in New York City. Image: Getty Images This past Sunday, the New York Mets re-signed closer Edwin Díaz to a five-year, $102 million deal — the … Read more

All-Star closer Edwin Diaz signs five-year, $102M extension with Mets

Sound the trumpets! Mets closer Edwin Díaz is back in the Big Apple, signing a five-year, $102 million deal with the team, several outlets reported Sunday. The deal is dependent on Diaz’s passing physical, and includes an opt-out clause after the 2025 season, and a $20 million team option for 2028. It also includes a … Read more