Mets, closer Edwin Díaz agree to record 5-year, $102 million contract: Sources

Edwin Díaz has agreed to a record five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets. The deal is pending a physical. Dizaz had 32 saves, a 1.31 ERA, 0.90 FIP and 0,84 WHIP last season.

Díaz is a record for a closer and has 32 saves, a 1.31 ERA/0.90 FIP and 0.84 WHIP. He allowed just three home runs.

Edwin Díaz, 28, will sign a 5-year, $102 million contract with the Mets. He captivated Citi Field crowds and TV audiences with his entrance song, "Narco" by Blasterjaxx. Dizaz burst onto the scene for the Mariners in 2016, recording a 2.79 ERA and 18 saves as a 22-years-old. In 2019, he posted a ghastly 5.59 ERA/4.51 FIP in 58 innings.

Edwin Díaz signed a record 5-year, $102 million contract with the Mets on Sunday. He wanted to stay in New York.

Díaz signed a contract extension with the Mets worth $100 million. He is the best closer in baseball. The contract is worth more than $1 billion. The last three contracts to surpass $ 100 million were signed under Steve Cohen. They were Francisco Lindor, Max Scherzer and Díz. Dizaz has struggled in New York before. His recent success indicates sustainability for the foreseeable future. It is unlikely that he will repeat his recent performance. However, the team is betting on winning big now. it is also betting that Steve Coon's wallet won't be hit from any decline.

Díaz's signing was the first step in rebuilding the Mets' bullpen. Drew Smith is the only pitcher in the system under contract for 2023. The Mets still need a set-up reliever, reliable middle relievers and a long reliever.