Mets' Edwin Diaz Injured During World Baseball Classic Celebration

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Mets' Edwin Diaz Injured During World Baseball Classic Celebration
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New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz suffered a right knee injury during the World Baseball Classic, leaving his Puerto Rico teammates in tears. The severity of the injury is not yet known, but it occurred during the team's celebration after a stunning 5-2 knockout win over the Dominican Republic. Díaz, who signed a five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets in the offseason, is a critical figure on the team with aspirations of winning the World Series. Losing him for an extended period would be a significant blow to the Mets' bullpen.

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