EDWIN DÍAZ NEWS

Throwing long-toss Diaz (knee) played long-toss at Citi Field on Thursday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Healy notes that Diaz was throwing from center field to the foul line in right field, a substantial distance as he ramps up his rehab program. The 29-year-old closer has stated that he wants to return this season from March surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his left knee, through he still has quite a few hurdles to clear and the Mets are currently 7.5 games back of the third NL Wild Card spot. They might rather have him focus toward 2024.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for return in 2023 Diaz (knee) told Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic that he believes he can join the Mets before the end of the season. "If everything keeps going how it's going, we've got a chance to...

Impact Mets general manager Billy Eppler initially announced in mid-March that Diaz would miss eight months -- thus the entire 2023 season -- after the closer suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right knee while celebrating Team Puerto Rico's win over Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. Then came word in April that it could be closer to a six-month overall recovery process, which would point him toward a return sometime in mid-to-late September. Diaz has been doing some light jogging and other cardio workouts, though there's currently no timetable for when he might resume throwing.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Injured Mets closer Edwin Díaz aiming to return this season

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz, who suffered a torn right patella tendon during the 2023 WBC, believes he can potentially return this seaso...

APRIL 12, 2023

Believes he could pitch in October Diaz (knee) told reporters Wednesday that everything is progressing well after surgery to address a torn patellar tendon, and that he believes he could throw for the Mets in 2023,...

Impact Diaz tore the patellar tendon in his right knee while celebrating Team Puerto Rico's victory over Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. The hard-throwing closer is presumed to be out for the regular season, and even a chance to help in the postseason should the Mets qualify seems farfetched. Still, it's a positive sign that Diaz is making progress from the operation on his knee, and assuming there are no setbacks he at the very least should be considered one of the best closing options in baseball again in 2024.

APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on 60-day IL The Mets placed Diaz (knee) on the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Diaz's move to the 60-day IL was fully expected after he recently underwent surgery to address a tore patellar tendon in his right knee, an injury he sustained while celebrating Team Puerto Rico's win over Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic earlier this month. With Diaz facing an estimated six-month recovery from surgery, he appears unlikely to be available during the regular season, and even a return in October or November if the Mets make a deep playoff run seems implausible. Manager Buck Showalter has yet to name a new closer in Diaz's absence, though veteran relievers David Robertson, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley look to be the most likely candidates to pick up saves.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB odds: Who to bet among World Series favorites, pick

Edward Egros, aka The Professor, looks at the betting favorites to win the World Series: the Astros, Yankees and Mets.

MARCH 26, 2023

Baseball's best found purpose and passion in 2023 WBC

Endings are often bittersweet and nostalgic, but this WBC was different. To understand how meaningful it was, just listen to the players who...

MARCH 22, 2023

Undergoes successful surgery Diaz underwent successful surgery to repair his patellar tendon Thursday.

Impact Diaz tore his tendon during a celebration on the field after Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic in Wednesday's World Baseball Classic matchup. He is expected to begin a rehab program in a week, but he is a long shot to pitch at any point in 2023.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Díaz is expected to miss 2023 season. What are Mets' options?

“It's such a freak accident," Mets owner Steve Cohen told FOX Sports on Thursday about Mets and Puerto Rico closer Edwin Díaz's injury. “Jus...

MARCH 16, 2023

Mets closer Edwin Díaz out for 2023 after tearing patellar tendon

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is expected to miss the 2023 MLB season with a torn patellar tendon in his right knee.

MARCH 16, 2023

Needs surgery, likely out for 2023 Mets general manager Billy Eppler announced Thursday that Diaz (knee) will undergo surgery and is likely to miss the entire 2023 season, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Diaz suffered a complete tear of his right patellar tendon while celebrating Puerto Rico's big win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night. Eppler suggested that a return in six months would be the best-case scenario and that the usual timeline calls for eight full months of rest and rehab. David Robertson, Adam Ottavino and Brooks Raley are among the options to step in at closer for the Mets.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has patellar tendon injury Diaz's initial diagnosis Thursday is that of a right patellar tendon injury, Andy Martino of SNY.tv reports.

Impact There should be more information soon about the overall scope and severity of the injury, as Diaz was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday afternoon. He injured his right knee late Wednesday night while celebrating Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. It's an ugly situation for the Mets, and for fantasy managers who already selected Diaz high in drafts.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team fears injury is significant Diaz will undergo an MRI on his right knee Thursday afternoon and initial indications are that the injury is "bad," one source told Andy Martino of SNY.tv.

Impact Martino writes that those briefed on the situation "fear that Diaz could be lost for a significant period, perhaps the entire season." The report comes as no surprise, unfortunately, as the right knee injury Diaz sustained Wednesday following Puerto Rico's win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic certainly looked major. The Mets could reveal the results of Diaz's MRI as soon as Thursday evening.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets closer Edwin Diaz carried off field after suffering knee injury celebrating World Baseball Classic win Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a knee injury on the field immediately after Team Puerto Rico upset Dominican Republic, 5-2, in the World Ba...

MARCH 16, 2023 • DENVERPOST.COM

Mets closer Edwin Diaz carried off field after suffering knee injury celebrating World Baseball Classic win Mets closer Edwin Diaz suffered a knee injury on the field immediately after Team Puerto Rico upset Dominican Republic, 5-2, in the World Ba...

MARCH 16, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Mets Closer Injured During World Baseball Classic Celebration Edwin Díaz had just closed out Puerto Rico’s win over the Dominican Republic when he collapsed to the ground with what appeared to be a seri...

MARCH 16, 2023 • NYTIMES.COM

Edwin Diaz injury shouldn't be used as an excuse to weaken future World Baseball Classics After the unfortunate injury to Edwin Diaz in the WBC, a nightmare scenario for the Mets, Diaz and MLB, there’s one thing all involved shoul...

MARCH 16, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Edwin Diaz Injured In WBC The 2023 World Baseball Classic returns after a six-year absence. Follow updates on the WBC right here.

MARCH 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

New York Mets Closer Edwin Diaz Suffers leg Injury After World Baseball Classic Celebration Mets closer Edwin Diaz went down with a scary looking leg injury after celebrating Team Puerto Rico’s win in the World Baseball Classic.

MARCH 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Set for MRI on knee Diaz injured his right knee while celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic on Wednesday in the World Baseball Classic and will undergo imaging on his knee Thur...

Impact After striking out the side to secure the victory for Puerto Rico, Diaz was swarmed by his teammates on the mound before collapsing. He needed to be taken off the field in a wheelchair and appeared to be in a great deal of pain. He could face an extended absence, but we'll know more once his test results come back Thursday.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes down while celebrating WBC win Diaz suffered a right leg injury Wednesday while celebrating Puerto Rico's victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact After striking out the side to secure the victory for Puerto Rico, Diaz was swarmed by his teammates on the mound before trainers were brought out to tend to him. There is no official word yet on the severity of Diaz's injury, but the fact he couldn't put any weight on his right leg and had to be taken off the field in a wheelchair is not a great sign. More updates on the All-Star closer's status should emerge shortly.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats

Flashy footwear takes center stage as the highly anticipated World Baseball Classic gets underway.

MARCH 10, 2023

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023