Edwin Díaz Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 3" / 165 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 3/22/1994 (30)
- Experience
- 7
- College
- None
Edwin Díaz Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Edwin Díaz News
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) made his first big-league appearance since the postseason of 2022 in Monday's 1-0 Grapefruit League loss to the Marlins. Diaz entered the game in the fifth inning and struck out the side swinging, touching 98 MPH with his fastball. The 29-year-old suffered a season-ending knee injury last March in the World Baseball Classic, so seeing him look so strong back in game action is encouraging for fantasy managers. Diaz is one of fantasy's top closing options when healthy, and this was a good indication that he appears to be so.
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) looked good while facing batters for the first time on Thursday since suffering a season-ending knee injury last March in the World Baseball Classic. He kept his fastball in the mid-90s by design on Thursday. The hard-throwing 29-year-old also had no issues during a bullpen session at camp on Monday and said he's "finally back." We'll continue to monitor his progress throughout spring training, but barring any setbacks, Diaz will most likely be the first closer off the board in fantasy drafts. He had 32 saves in both 2021 and 2022 before tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee last March. Diaz struck out an absurd 118 hitters in just 62 innings in 2022 for the Mets.
New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz (knee) threw a bullpen session Monday, saying he's "ready to go" for the 2024 season, per The Athletic's Tim Britton. The 29-year-old had season-ending knee surgery last March. Regarding his off-season before spring training, Diaz said, "It was my normal off-season, I did my normal routine." While he hasn't started fielding bunts or covering the bases from the mound, it is expected that that should happen soon. It is a welcome sight for both the Mets and fantasy managers to have one of baseball's best closers back, although fantasy managers should keep an eye on any updates on Diaz's progression through spring.
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
Edwin Díaz Stats
Last 10 Games
Batting Order
1 | Brandon Nimmo |
2 | Francisco Lindor |
3 | Pete Alonso |
4 | Jeff McNeil |
5 | Starling Marte |
6 | DJ Stewart |
7 | Francisco Alvarez |
8 | Brett Baty |
9 | Harrison Bader |
There wasn't a better closer in baseball than New York Mets right-hander Edwin Diaz in 2022. The Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase led all closers with 42 saves, but it was the Diaz show from there on out. The fireballer posted a 1.31 ERA while producing an eye-popping 0.90 FIP that paced all qualified MLB relievers by nearly a full run. With Diaz, the strikeout figures are unworldly as he led baseball with a 50.2% K% and 42.6% K-BB%, towering above the field in both departments. For good measure, he ranked in the 100th percentile in xERA, xBA, xSLG, and whiff rate. His 32 saves ranked seventh in baseball, but he's in an excellent position to compete for the league lead in 2023 behind a strong Mets club that tied for fifth in runs scored last season. Our fourth-ranked reliever, Diaz, is currently coming off the board around the 21st pick, leading all relief pitchers. His Steamer projections of a 2.45 ERA, 38.9% K%, and 34 saves may point towards regression, but he's capable of repeating as the best closer in baseball again in 2023.