The World Series is over and negotiations with free agents begin. One of the most important players was the Puerto Rican closer Edwin Díaz, who is close to signing 5 years with the New York Mets and becoming the highest paid closer in history.
Edwin Díaz’s contract with the New York franchise would be for 5 years and $102 million dollars, according to journalist Jeff Pasan. Also, there is a no-trade clause and an option for the sixth year.
This is the first time in history that a closer He has a nine-figure contract offer and earns more than $20 million a year. Díaz comes from being one of the players most loved by the New York fans thanks to his quality on the mound.
This year he left big numbers with 1.31 ERA, 32 saves, three wins and one loss. In addition, he struck out 118 batters in 62 innings of work, which represents almost two strikeouts per inning, one of the best in the Majors.
The New York Mets’ bullpen was one of the best during the regular season. The pitching staff ranked 10th with the best ERA. But now Seth Lugo, Trevor Williams and Adam Ottavino are free agents after the campaign ended. The Mets locked up Diaz as their star closer, but will need to sign even more relievers to try to compete again.
This Monday, November 7, the era of free agency began prior to the 2023 season in which there are more than 100 players who will seek new contracts in which there are great candidates such as Aaron Judge, Willson Contreras, Jacob DeGrom, Justin Verlander, among others. Although the season is over, the organizations must move to incorporate big firms and compete for the following year.
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