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Returning to closer's role? Diaz could operate as the Mets' closer with Seth Lugo moving to the starting rotation Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Lugo converted three of his five save chances with a 2.61 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 11:2 K:BB this season, but the Mets want to see if he can translate that success into the rotation. Diaz allowed runs in two of his first three outings of the season to fall out of favor, but he's given up only one run and has a 19:2 K:BB in his past eight appearances (8.1 innings), including 1.1 scoreless frames to earn the win Wednesday against the Marlins. The Mets haven't made any official declarations regarding their plans for the ninth inning, but Diaz is the logical option given his pedigree and current form.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sixth straight scoreless outing Diaz allowed one hit and struck out two in a scoreless eighth inning during Thursday's 8-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact It marked Diaz's sixth straight scoreless outing. Diaz's strong performance of late could lead to a return to the closer role eventually. Seth Lugo has earned the Mets' last three saves.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Out of closer role Diaz's last two appearances have come with the Mets trailing. He has three strikeouts while allowing zero hits and one walk in two scoreless frames over that span.

Impact Seth Lugo picked up the save Wednesday, and given Diaz's usage of late, it seems like Lugo is the guy to roster in that bullpen right now. There is no denying that Diaz has the stuff to close, but he also doesn't have the trust of manager Luis Rojas.

AUGUST 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mets' Rojas not saying if Diaz losing hold on closer's role

New York Mets manager Luis Rojas says he wants to get Edwin Diaz back on the mound quickly

JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The New York Mets’ Edwin Diaz experiment should end now At this point, Edwin Diaz is who he is. And he's burned the New York Mets often enough that it's clearly time for a change. The definition o...

JULY 31, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Mets' Rojas: 'We need to work' to get struggling Diaz back on track Edwin Diaz's tumultuous New York Mets tenure took another ugly turn Thursday when the former All-Star closer turned in a wild ninth inning a...

JULY 31, 2020 • THESCORE.COM

Closing job could be in jeopardy Diaz struck out one batter while allowing one earned run on one hit and two walks in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Red Sox.

Impact Rojas said he was "definitely not concerned" with Diaz after he blew the save in Saturday's loss to the Braves, but that stance has clearly shifted after another rough outing Thursday. The mets skipper wasn't decisive in whether or not Diaz will keep his closer job. However, Rojas did say the Mets brass is going to discuss the reliever's usage in high-leverage situations moving forward, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. Seth Lugo seems likely to take over the closing duties if the Mets do indeed decide to move away from Diaz in the ninth.

JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Collects four-out save Lugo earned his first save of the season, pitching a perfect 1.1 innings with one strikeout in Monday's 7-4 win over the Red Sox.

Impact Lugo was able to finish the eighth inning with a runner on first by striking out Christian Vazquez. The right-hander then induced three groundouts to complete the save in the ninth. With regular closer Edwin Diaz faltering in his last outing Saturday versus the Braves, Lugo's strong start to 2020 could see him in the mix for more saves going forward.

JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lennon: Same old long story with Diaz Marcell Ozuna’s save-demolishing home run off Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning of the Mets’ 5-3 loss to the Braves on Saturday should not have...

JULY 26, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Diaz blows save in ninth, Mets fall to Braves in 2020-style extras If Opening Day was a perfectly scripted dream for the Mets, Day Two was nightmare — with distinct 2019 and 2020 vibes in a 5-3 loss to the B...

JULY 25, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Manager not concerned Mets Manager Luis Rojas said he was "definitely not concerned" about Diaz after the reliever allowed a homer to Marcell Ozuna to blow the save in Saturday's loss to the Braves, Ant...

Impact The Mets wouldn't commit to a clear closer prior to the season, though Diaz was used in a save situation in both of the team's first two games. He got the job done in Friday's season opener but was beaten for the game-tying run Saturday, a potentially worrying sign given that he blew seven saves while struggling to a 5.59 ERA last season. One poor outing won't shake his manager's faith too much, but the Mets indicated they'd be willing to give ninth-inning opportunities to other pitchers before the season started and that presumably remains as true as ever following Saturday's loss.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

After first win as manager, Rojas gets game ball from Diaz Edwin Diaz’s baseball collection will never be 100% complete, and he’s content with that. After wrapping up the Mets’ 1-0 Opening Day victor...

JULY 25, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Earns Opening Day save Diaz tossed one scoreless inning Friday as he picked up the save against the Braves. He allowed no hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact Coming out of camp, it was unclear who would be the top option for the ninth inning, but the Mets called on Diaz to preserve the one-run lead in Friday's contest. He allowed a walk with one out, but he struck out the final two batters of the game to secure the save in the season opener. While the right-hander should have less job security in 2020 after recording a career-worst 5.59 ERA and 1.38 WHIP with seven blown saves last season, his usage Friday suggests that he'll still be the top option for save chances to start the year.

JULY 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

No insight on role Diaz wants to close for the Mets this season but doesn't know whether or not he's the team's closer, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Reports from earlier in camp suggested that the Mets' closer position had yet to be decided, and it seems as though that's still the case. Diaz had one of the most dominant closer seasons in recent memory for the Mariners in 2018, saving 57 games while posting a 1.96 ERA and a 44.3 percent strikeout rate, but his ERA exploded to 5.59 last year, his first with the Mets, as he blew seven save chances. The Mets have a handful of quality alternatives this season, as Dellin Betances, Jeurys Familia and Seth Lugo have saved a combined 169 games.

JULY 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Closing duties up in the air Manager Luis Rojas declined to commit to Diaz as the team's closer Sunday and said, "I don't know yet. We'll get there at some point," Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Rojas brought up Diaz, Dellin Betances, Seth Lugo and Jeurys Familia as potential options for the ninth inning, and he also floated the possibility of utilizing a committee approach. Diaz should remain the favorite given his pedigree and what the team gave up to acquire him, but his 2019 struggles (5.59 ERA and 1.38 WHIP while blowing seven of 33 save chances) are unlikely to be forgotten quickly.

JULY 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Draft or Pass: Edwin Diaz is a Rebound Candidate After Tumultuous 2019 Season Based on his current ADP, can Edwin Diaz rise to meet his draft value after imploding early in the 2019 season? SI Fantasy expert Ben Heisle...

JUNE 11, 2020 • SI.COM

2020 Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep: Five adjustments Jose Berrios, Edwin Diaz, Matthew Boyd, more need to make These five pitchers can be great if they can just make one or more key adjustments.

MAY 20, 2020 • CBSNEWS.COM

Fantasy baseball closers: Anderson, Doolittle, Diaz among risers/fallers The value of fantasy baseball closers can change at the drop of a hat, so in which direction are bullpen men like Nick Anderson, Sean Doolit...

MARCH 18, 2020 • ESPN.COM

How Mets pitchers are experimenting with mo-cap technology PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Edwin Diaz was supposed to pitch in the Mets’ game Sunday, an inning against the Astros for what would have been his...

MARCH 8, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

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FEBRUARY 27, 2020 • ESPN.COM

Syndergaard sharp, but Diaz not in spring debuts PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Noah Syndergaard and Edwin Diaz, underwhelming at best in 2019 and critical to the Mets’ success in 2020, had drastic...

FEBRUARY 26, 2020 • NEWSDAY.COM

Mets' Familia: 'I was really overweight' last season Jeurys Familia and Edwin Diaz are both focusing on improved nutrition this offseaon hoping it will lead to better results.

FEBRUARY 10, 2020 • ESPN.COM

Edwin Diaz Earned The Short Leash At Closer In 2020 Following a miserable 2019 campaign, the New York Mets must have a very short leash with Edwin Diaz this season.

FEBRUARY 3, 2020 • ELITESPORTSNY.COM

Iglesias homers off Diaz in 9th, Reds edge Mets 1-0

Jose Iglesias homered off Edwin Diaz in the ninth inning to give the Cincinnati Reds a 1-0 victory over the New York Mets

MAY 2, 2019

Iglesias homers off Diaz in 9th, Reds edge Mets 1-0

David Bell is impressed that Reds hitters have tagged Edwin Diaz twice

MAY 2, 2019 • Fox Sports

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Mets' Rojas not saying if Diaz losing hold on closer's role

Iglesias homers off Diaz in 9th, Reds edge Mets 1-0

David Bell is impressed that Reds hitters have tagged Edwin Diaz twice