JULY 20, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM
EDWIN DÍAZ #39 - PITCHER - NEW YORK METS
6-4 W-L •
1.04 WHIP •
3.52 ERA
6-4 W-L
1.04 WHIP
3.52 ERA
Mets hit seven homers, beat Reds despite another Diaz blown save CINCINNATI — The Mets might have another Edwin Diaz problem. He blew his third save in a row Monday night in a game the Mets eventually won,...
Coughs up walkoff grand slam Diaz (3-4) allowed four runs on two hits and one walk over 0.2 innings in a blown save Saturday against the Pirates. He struck out a pair.
Impact Diaz gave up a walkoff grand slam to Pittsburgh catcher Jacob Stallings with two outs in the ninth inning, the second straight blown save for the New York closer. Diaz has allowed runs in four of his last five appearances, causing his ERA to balloon from 2.84 to 4.17. He's still converted 19 of 22 save opportunities with a terrific 52:15 K:BB in 36.2 innings, but he's now allowed nine baserunners and six runs over his last two outings.
JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blows save, takes loss Diaz (3-3) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk with two strikeouts in 1.1 innings, taking a blown save and the loss Sunday versus Pittsburgh.
Impact The 27-year-old entered the game with runners on the corners and one out in the eighth inning. He issued a walk to load the bases, but escaped the jam by striking out Michael Perez and Ke'Bryan Hayes. Diaz didn't get so lucky in the ninth inning, as Pittsburgh gained the lead by scoring two runs with two outs on his watch. The right-hander is now 19-for-21 in save chances this year, and he's posted a 3.25 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 50:14 K:BB across 36 innings.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 19th save Diaz earned the save against the Pirates in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader, striking out the side in a perfect inning of work.
Impact The right-hander nearly hurled an immaculate inning, throwing only one ball in addition to the nine strikes he used to mow down a trio of Pirates hitters. Diaz had allowed a run in each of his previous two appearances but hasn't blown a save since the first day of June. He has posted a 2.86 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 48:13 K:BB across 34.2 innings and ranks among the top 10 in MLB with 19 saves.
JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Earns win in matinee Diaz (3-2) allowed an unearned run while walking two, hitting a batter and striking out two in one inning, earning the win in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader versus Milwaukee.
Impact Diaz loaded the bases and plunked Christian Yelich to force in a run, but he was able to limit the damage. Jeff McNeil's two-RBI walkoff single gave Diaz his second win in his last four outings. The Mets' closer has a steady 2.94 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 45:13 K:BB across 33.2 innings this season. He's also 18-for-19 in save chances.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 18th save Diaz gave up a run on two hits and a walk while striking out two in the ninth inning Monday, recording his 18th save of the season in a 4-2 win over the Brewers.
Impact The right-hander came out of the bullpen flat as the first three Milwaukee batters reached base against him, but following a mound visit Diaz regained his swagger, fanning Jace Peterson and Keston Hiura before Jackie Bradley flied out to end the game. Diaz has been scored upon in three of his last six appearances, but he hasn't blown a save since June 1. On the season, the 27-year-old closer has a 3.03 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 43:11 K:BB through 32.2 innings.
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Tallies 17th save Diaz did not allow a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against Atlanta.
Impact Diaz was called upon to protect a one-run lead and rebounded after a rocky outing his last time on the mound. Though he didn't muster any strikeouts, Diaz still set down Ehire Adrianza, Pablo Sandoval and Ronald Acuna in order to earn his 17th save of the season. He's also maintained a strong 2.84 ERA with a 41:10 K:BB across 31.2 frames on the season.
JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Falls into win Saturday Diaz (2-2) picked up the win in Saturday's 4-3 victory over the Phillies, getting charged with one run in one inning after walking one batter and hitting another with a pitch. He s...
Impact Entering the game in the top of the ninth inning with the score tied 2-2, Diaz put the first two batters he faced aboard and then uncorked a wild pitch, setting up Nick Maton to bring home a run with a sacrifice fly. The Mets closer was able to escape without further damage, however, and was still the pitcher of record when his team's offense rallied for two runs in the bottom of the frame. Through 11 appearances in June, Diaz has a 2.61 ERA with a 14:3 K:BB through 10.1 innings and seven saves in eight chances.
JUNE 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nails down 16th save Diaz walked one and struck out two over 1.2 scoreless innings to record his 16th save of the season in Wednesday's 7-3 win over Atlanta.
Impact He entered the game in the eighth inning to protect a 6-3 lead with runners on first and second and one out, but Diaz had little trouble converting his second five-out save of the year. The right-hander has reeled off seven straight conversions, posting a 1.08 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 12:2 K:BB through 8.1 innings over that stretch.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up 15th save Diaz picked up the save (15) during Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against Atlanta, striking out one in a perfect seventh inning.
Impact Diaz bounced back nicely from a shaky outing Friday against the Nationals in which he took the loss while allowing a run. The closer has enjoyed a very strong stretch dating all the way back to May 17, over which he's converted nine of 10 save opportunities, allowing just two earned runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out 19.
JUNE 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rough night Friday Diaz (1-2) took the loss Friday as the Mets fell 1-0 to the Nationals, allowing one run on two hits and a walk without recording an out.
Impact Entering a scoreless game in the bottom of the ninth inning, Diaz walked Juan Soto to lead off the frame, then served up singles to Ryan Zimmerman and Yan Gomes to hand the Nats a walkoff win. The right-hander had a 0.77 ERA over his prior 12 appearances heading into Friday but non-save situations can bring out the worst in a closer, and Diaz's job is in no jeopardy.
JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
One-out save Diaz retired the only batter he faced to earn the save Wednesday against the Cubs.
Impact Diaz came on with two outs in the ninth inning and a runner on first base. He retired Willson Contreras on four pitches to record his 14th save of the season. Though this was a fairly straightforward outing, Diaz has performed well throughout the season by maintaining a 2.67 ERA and 37 strikeouts across 27 innings on the campaign.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches 13th save Diaz struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Monday to record his 13th save of the season in a 5-2 win over the Cubs.
Impact The 27-year-old right-hander is dialed in right now, posting a 0.79 ERA, 0.62 WHIP and 18:2 K:BB over his last 11.1 innings -- numbers reminiscent of his dominant 2018 campaign in Seattle. On the season, Diaz has converted 13 of 14 save chances with a 2.70 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35.6 percent strikeout rate.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down 12th save Diaz struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Saturday to record his 12th save of the season in a 4-1 win over the Padres.
Impact The Mets closer needed only 10 pitches (seven strikes) to get the job done. Diaz has been locked in lately, posting a 0.87 ERA, 0.68 WHIP and 15:2 K:BB over his last 10 appearances and 10.1 innings, but after pitching in each of the last two games, he'll likely be unavailable Sunday as New York looks for the series sweep.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Logs 11th save Diaz allowed a hit and struck out two over 1.1 innings to earn the save in Friday's 3-2 win over San Diego.
Impact Diaz got Tommy Pham to fly out to end the eighth inning. The Mets' closer then worked around a Manny Machado single in the ninth to lock down the save. Diaz is now 11-for-12 in saves chances with a 2.92 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 33:7 K:BB across 24.2 innings this year. He's given up just one run in his last 9.1 innings, which came in his lone blown save of the year versus Arizona on June 1.
JUNE 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Bounces back for 10th save Diaz pitched a perfect ninth inning with one strikeout to earn the save in Wednesday's 7-6 win over Arizona.
Impact The right-hander blew a save Tuesday, but he delivered a strong bounce-back outing Wednesday. Diaz is now 10-for-11 in save chances this season. He's pitched to a 3.22 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 29:7 K:BB in 22.1 innings, and he's yet to allow a home run this year.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Blown save Tuesday Diaz blew a save opportunity Tuesday against the Diamondbacks after giving up one run on three hits while fanning one in one inning.
Impact Diaz entered the game in the ninth inning holding a one-run lead, but he was unable to hold things down and blew the save when Josh Rojas delivered an RBI single that scored Nick Ahmed. This outing ended Diaz's perfect run, as he had gone 9-for-9 in save chances before Tuesday. That said, his role as the team's closer shouldn't be at risk.
JUNE 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Claims ninth save Diaz picked up his ninth save of the season Thursday after striking out one in a perfect seventh inning in the Mets' 1-0 win over the Rockies in Game 1 of a doubleheader.
Impact Diaz entered the ninth frame with the Mets holding onto a two-run lead. He came out hot, needing just three pitches to send Charlie Blackmon down on strikes. He then walked C.J. Cron before punching out his final two batters of the night, remaining perfect in save opportunities and helping the Mets snap a three-game losing streak. Across 19.1 innings this year, Diaz has compiled a 3.10 ERA.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tallies eighth save Diaz picked up the save Tuesday against the Rockies, striking out three batters while allowing one walk during a scoreless inning.
Impact Diaz entered the ninth frame with the Mets holding onto a two-run lead. He came out hot, needing just three pitches to send Charlie Blackmon down on strikes. He then walked C.J. Cron before punching out his final two batters of the night, remaining perfect in save opportunities and helping the Mets snap a three-game losing streak. Across 19.1 innings this year, Diaz has compiled a 3.26 ERA and 1.14 WHIP.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches another save Diaz recorded a save Tuesday against the Braves after pitching a scoreless ninth inning, fanning two.
Impact Diaz came into the game with a one-run lead and closed the door fairly quickly, fanning two of the three batters he faced and closing things out with a Pablo Sandoval flyout. The right-hander, who tossed nine of his 12 pitches for strikes, is now 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season while sporting a 3.63 ERA across 17.1 innings in 17 appearances.
MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Locks down sixth save Diaz picked up the save after allowing one walk in a scoreless ninth inning Monday against the Braves.
Impact Diaz issued a walk to Freddie Freeman with one out in the ninth inning, but he was able to quickly retire the next two batters to nail down the save. The right-hander is a perfect 6-for-6 in save situations this season despite an unimpressive 3.86 ERA across 16.1 innings.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Records five-out save Diaz allowed one hit and struck out three over 1.2 innings to earn the save in Sunday's 4-2 win over Arizona. He also hit a batter.
Impact Diaz entered with a runner on second and promptly plunked the next batter before inducing a double play to get out of trouble in the eighth inning. He handled the ninth with less drama and recorded his fifth save of the year. Diaz has a 3.14 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 18:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings, and he remains the favorite for closing duties.
MAY 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notches fourth save Diaz pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing two hits to earn the save in the win over the Cardinals on Thursday.
Impact Diaz pitched for the first time Thursday since exiting Sunday's game with back tightness. He allowed the tying run to come up to the plate before retiring the final two batters. It was a nice bounceback performance after surrendering three earned runs in his last outing. The 27-year-old is a perfect 4-for-4 in save chances and has allowed earned runs in only two of his 12 appearances.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Already feeling better Diaz (back) felt much better Monday after leaving Sunday's game against the Phillies with back tightness, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Impact The initial diagnosis didn't seem like a particularly significant injury, and it appears as though Diaz is already trending in the right direction. The righty pitched both Saturday and Sunday, so he was unlikely to pitch Monday even if fully healthy.
MAY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
