EDWIN DÍAZ NEWS

Nails down 15th save Diaz gave up two hits in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 15th save of the season in a 5-3 win over the Marlins.

Impact Both hits were singles, and one of the baserunners was erased when Tomas Nido caught Jon Berti stealing -- the first time the Miami speedster has been denied a steal since April 28. Diaz hasn't blown a save in a month, and he sports a dominant 1.13 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 16:1 K:BB through eight innings in June.

JUNE 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Allows run in 14th save Diaz allowed a run on two hits and struck out three in one inning to earn the save in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Diaz flirted with danger for the second outing in a row, allowing a two-out RBI single to Garrett Cooper to bring the Marlins within a run. He then struck out Avisail Garcia to end the threat. Despite the recent return to some shaky pitching, Diaz has logged four saves, a hold and a win in his last eight outings without blowing a save. He's 14-for-17 in save chances overall while posting a 2.30 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 53:11 K:BB across 27.1 innings.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 17, 2022

Dodges danger in save Diaz allowed two hits and struck out two in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Thursday's 5-4 win over the Brewers.

Impact Diaz allowed a single to Hunter Renfroe and a double to Tyrone Taylor, but the former was thrown out at the plate for the second out of the ninth inning. Diaz then struck out Christian Yelich to end the threat. This was just the fifth appearance of the month for the Mets' closer, and the first in which he's allowed any hits. He extended his scoreless streak to 7.2 innings and now owns a 2.05 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 50:11 K:BB across 26.1 innings overall. The 28-year-old is 13-for-16 in save chances while adding a hold and a 2-1 record through 26 appearances.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Logs multi-inning save Diaz saved Sunday's 4-1 win against the Angels, allowing one walk with five strikeouts in 1.2 innings.

Impact Diaz was brought in during the eighth to face the heart of Los Angeles' lineup, then stayed in for the ninth and struck out the side to earn his first save since May 27. Manager Buck Showalter was comfortable letting Diaz throw 28 pitches with a scheduled off day Monday, and the 28-year-old now sports a 2.13 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with 48 strikeouts in 25.1 innings.

JUNE 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 9, 2022

Picks up second win Diaz (2-1) earned the win during Sunday's 2-1 victory against the Phillies, allowing a walk while striking out one in a scoreless 10th inning.

Impact Diaz was brought in for the 10th after New York tied the game in the ninth and got three outs while intentionally walking Bryce Harper. He became the victor for the first time since April 22 when the Mets won on a walk-off in the bottom of the 10th. It was encouraging to see the 28-year-old succeed in a non-save situation, as Diaz had blown two of his last four save chances. He now owns a 2.61 ERA and 1.26 WHIP through 20.2 innings.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches 11th save Diaz gave up a hit and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to record his 11th save of the season in an 8-6 win over the Phillies.

Impact The closer has been erratic over the last week or so, blowing two of his last four save chances, but Diaz was in top form Friday. He'll take a 2.75 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and career-best 45.7 percent strikeout rate through 19.2 innings into his next appearance.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Can't convert final out Diaz (1-1) took the loss and blew the save during Tuesday's 13-12 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing two runs on four hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning. He failed...

Impact Diaz was brought in to protect a one-run lead in the ninth and was able to erase a leadoff single on a double play, but a walk and three singles immediately followed to give San Francisco a walk-off victory. The blown save is Diaz's third and second in his last three games. Tuesday's game is the first New York has lost in which the 30-year-old has and Diaz now possesses a 2.89 ERA and 1.29 WHIP with a 34:9 K:BB ratio in 18.2 innings.

MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up 10th save Diaz earned the save, allowing one hit and striking out two in the ninth inning of a 2-0 win Sunday in Colorado.

Impact After striking out the first batter, Diaz allowed a one-out single to Brendan Rodgers before finishing off the final two batters in order. The closer has recorded two or more strikeouts in eight of his last nine outings, fanning a whopping 20 batters in nine frames. While he's always been known as a prolific strikeout pitcher, punching out 38.6 percent of batters coming into this season, he's improved that rate to 47.9 percent in 2022.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows second save Diaz blew the save after allowing one run on two hits and two walks across one inning during Thursday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. He struck out two .

Impact Diaz allowed a game-tying RBI single to Paul Goldschmidt in the top of the ninth but was able to limit the damage by striking out Juan Yepez looking. The 28-year-old right-hander is nine for 11 on save opportunities to start the year, but his strikeout numbers (32 through 17 innings) are on pace with the best closers in the league.

MAY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Collects ninth save Diaz picked up his ninth save of the season in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, giving up a hit and a walk but striking out three in a scoreless nint...

Impact The 28-year-old righty recorded all his outs via strikeout for the second straight appearance, continuing a dominant stretch that has seen Diaz fan multiple batters in 11 of his 16 outings to begin the season. He boasts an eye-popping 50.0 percent strikeout rate that would be the best of his career if he can keep it up, and Diaz's 1.69 ERA, 0.88 WHIP and nine saves in 10 chances aren't too shabby either.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fans side for eighth save Diaz earned the save against the Mariners on Saturday, striking out all three batters he faced in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Diaz was tasked with protecting a one-run lead in the ninth inning and did so in dominant fashion, striking out a trio of batters on 18 pitches. The right-hander has worked exactly one inning in all 15 of his appearances on the season, and this was the third time that he struck out the side. Diaz has been one of the game's best closers again in 2022, tallying eight saves in nine chances while posting a 1.80 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 27:5 K:BB.

MAY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nails down seventh save Diaz gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his seventh save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Nationals.

Impact The 28-year-old closer has converted six straight opportunities since his only blown save of the season to date. Diaz has been in All-Star form, posting a 1.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB through his first 13 innings of 2022.

MAY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Earns sixth save Diaz struck out two and did not allow a baserunner to earn the save Thursday against Philadelphia.

Impact Diaz entered the game with a one-run lead and needed 14 pitches to retire Roman Quinn, J.T. Realmuto and Rhys Hoskins. Diaz now has five seasons on the season, and he has turned in five consecutive scoreless outings. Overall, Diaz has maintained an excellent 1.50 ERA with a 21:5 K:BB across 12 frames.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches fifth save Diaz gave up a hit and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his fifth save of the season in the first game of a doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact The right-hander has converted four straight save chances since getting tagged for his first blown save of the year Apr. 22. Diaz has mostly been lights out so far, posting a 1.64 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 19:5 K:BB through 11 innings.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Finishes off no-hitter Diaz struck out the side to earn a save over the Phillies on Friday.

Impact Diaz needed just 13 pitches (11 strikes) to retire the heart of Philadelphia's lineup in order. The Mets used five pitchers in the combined no-hitter, beginning with Tylor Megill's five scoreless frames. Diaz has now converted three straight saves, lowering his season ERA to 1.80 through 10 innings.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Racks up third save Diaz walked one in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his third save of the season in a 3-0 win over the Cardinals.

Impact It's the first time in nine appearances this season Diaz failed to strike anyone out, but he still got the job done. He still boasts a dominant 40.0 percent strikeout rate, however, leading to a sparkling 2.00 ERA and 1.00 WHIP over nine innings.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nails down second save Diaz walked one and struck out two in a scoreless ninth inning Monday to record his second save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cardinals.

Impact The right-hander has seen only three save chances through his first eight appearances this season, but that's been a product of the Mets' offense piling up the runs most nights. Diaz has been sharp when called upon regardless of the situation, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 14:4 K:BB through eight innings, and there's little doubt the saves will come.

APRIL 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blows save but notches win Diaz (1-0) got the win during Friday's 2-1 victory over the Diamondbacks, blowing the save by allowing one run on one hit with two strikeouts in the ninth inning.

Impact Pitching for the second straight night and for the third time in four days, Diaz retired the first two batters in the ninth before serving up a game-tying home run to Daulton Varsho. New York rallied with a run in the top of the tenth to take the lead and put Diaz in line for his first victory of the season. Despite the slip up, Diaz possesses a 2.57 ERA with 12 strikeouts in seven innings and should be locked into the closer role.

APRIL 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches first save Diaz gave up two hits and struck out three in a scoreless ninth inning Tuesday to record his first save of the season in a 2-0 win over the Phillies.

Impact Making his first appearance since his return from the bereavement list, Diaz needed 23 pitches (16 strikes) to close out the victory. The right-hander topped out at 99.6 mph with his fastball and appears back in the form that allowed him to rack up 32 saves with a 34.6 percent strikeout rate in 2021.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Diaz was activated off the bereavement list Tuesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact The Mets' bullpen struggled in Diaz's absence, with Trevor May (arm) and Seth Lugo combining to allow five runs the eighth inning Monday against the Phillies, leading to a loss. Diaz should immediately reclaim the closer role upon his return.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edwin Diaz heading to Puerto Rico after death of grandfather WASHINGTON— The Mets will be without their hard-throwing closer for a few games. Edwin Diaz was placed on the bereavement list Saturday afte...

APRIL 9, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM