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Edwin Diaz debuts as the Dodgers’ closer with a save, while Kyle Tucker delivers the go-ahead eighth-inning single as Los Angeles beats the Diamondbacks 5-4, signaling early-season impact from the club’s big offseason acquisitions.
The Dodgers celebrated Edwin Díaz’s Dodgers debut with a live trumpet performance from Tatiana Tate, blasting his Narco walk-up as he closed out a 5-4 win over the Diamondbacks, turning a standard ninth inning into a hype moment and underscoring Díaz’s electric addition to Los Angeles.
In a spring-game showcase, Dodgers newcomers shined: Edwin Díaz earned his first save for L.A. as Kyle Tucker delivered an RBI single in the eighth to spark a late surge, sealing the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Díaz closing in the ninth and a trumpet-welcome moment adding flair to the debut.
The Mets have signed Devin Williams, adding a right-handed reliever, but their main goal remains to re-sign superstar closer Edwin Diaz, as Williams is not seen as a replacement for Diaz's elite status.
The New York Mets faced a double setback as closer Edwin Díaz was placed on the injured list with a shoulder impingement, and All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso exited a game against the Dodgers after being hit on the hand by a pitch. Despite Alonso's X-rays being negative, the Mets suffered a 10-3 loss, completing a series sweep by the Dodgers and dropping their record to 22-33.
The New York Mets have placed closer Edwin Diaz on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement after he blew four saves this season.
The New York Mets have placed right-hander Edwin Díaz on the 15-day injured list due to a right shoulder impingement. Díaz, who missed all of 2023 with a knee injury, has struggled this season with a 5.40 ERA over 20 innings. Left-hander Josh Walker has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse. The Mets will need to adjust their bullpen strategy in Díaz's absence, with Adam Ottavino likely stepping into the closer role.
Edwin Diaz's struggles as the New York Mets' closer continued with his fourth blown save of the season, leading to a 7-2 loss to the San Francisco Giants. Despite a weeklong role demotion and efforts to rebuild his confidence, Diaz gave up a game-tying RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Giants capitalized with five runs in the 10th. The Mets have now lost five straight games and are rapidly falling out of postseason contention. Manager Carlos Mendoza and Diaz remain hopeful for a turnaround.
The Atlanta Braves face the Arizona Diamondbacks in a three-game series, hoping to improve their road record. In other Braves news, AJ Smith-Shawver joins the 40-man roster, and minor league pitcher Spencer Schwellenbach has a good day. In MLB news, Edwin Diaz is expected to return later this season, Alec Bohm is on the 10-day injured list, and the New York Yankees make several roster moves.
The Mets won 1-0 against the Colorado Rockies with a strong start from Kodai Senga and a Brandon Nimmo home run. Former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey announced his retirement. Billy Eppler expressed confidence in the team despite recent struggles and explained why Mark Vientos has not been promoted. Edwin Díaz received his National League Reliever of the Year award. In the National League East, the Braves lost to the Orioles, the Phillies lost their fifth game in a row, and the Marlins lost their fourth game in a row. Astros pitcher Luis Garcia will undergo Tommy John surgery, and Carlos Rodón's return date is uncertain due to a chronic back injury.
The Mets won the series against the Padres with a 5-2 victory, powered by Francisco Lindor and Pete Alonso. Tylor Megill was solid on the mound, and David Robertson has been a great addition to the bullpen. Edwin Díaz is hopeful he can return this season. In the NL East, the Braves completed a sweep of the Reds, while the Marlins defeated the Phillies in extra innings and signed Archie Bradley to a minor league deal. The Nationals lost to the Angels, and the Rays remain unbeaten. Salt Lake City is making a push to be the next home for an MLB expansion team.
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz, who tore his patellar tendon in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, believes he can return to pitch for the team this season, despite an eight-month recovery timeline. Díaz is currently in the early stages of rehab, working daily with physical therapists to strengthen his knee. He has faith in the rehab regimen the Mets have set out for him, while understanding the strong possibility that he won’t be fully healed until November.
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz, who tore his right patellar tendon while celebrating at the World Baseball Classic, has not ruled out returning before the end of the season. While the typical recovery timeline for his injury is about eight months, Diaz offered a more optimistic prognosis, saying his knee "is doing right" and that his recovery is going "in a good direction." Diaz, who signed a five-year, $102 million contract this past offseason, expressed no regret over the decision to represent Puerto Rico.
The New York Mets won their opening game of the 2023 season against the Miami Marlins, but received bad news when it was announced that star pitcher Justin Verlander would begin the season on the injured list due to a low grade strain of a shoulder muscle. Verlander's injury adds to the Mets' list of key players missing to start the season, including closer Edwin Díaz and left-handed starter José Quintana. Despite the setbacks, the Mets are relying on their depth to stay competitive in a tough N.L. East division.
Mets closer Edwin Diaz is out for the season due to a torn patellar tendon, leaving Adam Ottavino and David Robertson as the likely ninth-inning options. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will begin the season on the injured list due to low-grade shoulder inflammation, with A.J. Minter and Joe Jimenez likely to share save situations. The Cubs' bullpen is still a competition, but Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger are the most likely candidates for saves. The Marlins bullpen looks like another committee, while Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams are the top tier of fantasy closers in 2023.