YENNSY DÍAZ NEWS

Cut by Mets Diaz was released by the Mets on Wednesday.

Impact Diaz was released by the Mets after he put up a less-than-stellar 6.75 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings out of the bullpen with Triple-A. His consistent struggles within the Mets organization since 2021 may cause other teams to hesitate should they decide to offer Diaz a minor league deal.

AUGUST 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Diaz cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Diaz owns a 5.96 ERA and 21:16 K:BB in 25.2 career major-league innings, so it's no surprise to see him go unclaimed on waivers. He'll remain as organizational depth for now.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Loses roster spot Diaz was designated for assignment Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.comreports.

Impact Diaz made 20 appearances out of the bullpen for the Mets last season, though he was late to spring training due to visa issues. As a result, he failed to make the Opening Day roster. Adonis Medina was added to the 40-man roster in the corresponding move.

APRIL 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster Diaz was sent to minor-league camp by the Mets on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz was a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues and was unable to earn a spot on New York's Opening Day roster. He made 20 appearances out of the bullpen for the Mets last season and had a 5.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB across 25 innings.

MARCH 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Shows up at camp Diaz reported to the Mets' big-league camp Tuesday after resolving his visa issues, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz will be behind the Mets' other pitchers after missing more than a week of workouts, but as a reliever, he's unlikely to need much buildup time. He covered 25 innings out of New York's bullpen in 2021, accruing a 5.40 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Delayed by visa issues Diaz has yet to arrive at camp due to visa issues, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz is one of several players around the league facing similar problems. As long as he arrives soon, he'll have plenty of time to build up for Opening Day, though he's not a favorite to spend that day on the active roster.

MARCH 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down Tuesday Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz made three relief appearances after he was called up in early September, but he'll head back to the minors after he gave up four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings against the Cardinals on Monday. He's made 12 outings in Albuquerque and has posted an 8.16 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 14.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets claim 3-time All-Star reliever Brad Hand from Blue Jays

Looking to bolster their bullpen for a late-season playoff push, the New York Mets have claimed reliever Brad Hand off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Recalled by Mets Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz served as the 27th man in Tuesday's nightcap against Miami but didn't appear in the contest. However, he'll remain in the major-league bullpen after outfielder Khalil Lee was sent down Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Added as 27th man Diaz joined the Mets as the 27th man for Tuesday night's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact The righty will be available for low-leverage relief in Tuesday's contest. With rosters expanding to 28 on Wednesday, it's unclear whether Diaz will remain with the Mets or return to Triple-A Syracuse following Tuesday's game.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Diaz's latest stint in the majors lasted just four days. He didn't get into a single game during that time. The move clears a space for the Mets to add recent waiver claim Heath Hembree.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Mets Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact The right-hander was sent down Wednesday, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Jake Reed (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Diaz has made six relief appearances in the majors since Aug. 1, and he's recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 6.2 innings during that span.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact Diaz was a casualty from the active roster after the Mets needed to bring up Chance Sisco from Triple-A to serve as the backup catcher behind Patrick Mazeika in Wednesday's series finale in San Francisco due to No. 1 backstop James McCann (back) not being available off the bench. Since receiving a promotion from Syracuse on July 4, Diaz appeared in 13 games out of the New York bullpen, logging a 4.11 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 15.1 innings.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes second loss Diaz (0-2) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two over an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers.

Impact Diaz was brought on to start the top of the tenth inning against the Dodgers on Saturday. After striking out Chris Taylor, he gave up a double to Cody Bellinger that scored ghost runner Corey Seager. Though he was able to limit the damage to one, the Mets failed to score in the bottom half. After working a scoreless inning against the Dodgers the night previous, this was not the outing the right-hander was looking for.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Mets Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander was sent to Triple-A on June 23 and will rejoin the Mets on Sunday with Sean Reid-Foley (elbow) landing on the injured list. Diaz has given up three earned runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and four walks across 6.1 innings this season.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Demoted to Triple-A The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact After starting his 2021 campaign with three consecutive scoreless outings, Diaz allowed three runs Tuesday in relief of Marcus Stroman (hip). Now, the righty and his 4.26 ERA head to Triple-A as one of a bevy of Mets' transactions Wednesday.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

One costly mistake Tuesday Diaz (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Mets were downed 3-0 by Atlanta, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over two innings of relief. He struck out three.

Impact Pressed into service in the second inning after Marcus Stroman exited due to a hip issue, Diaz served up a three-run shot to Dansby Swanson in the third that proved to be the only offense of the night. The runs were the first the right-hander has allowed in four big-league appearances this season, but even if Stroman misses additional time, Diaz will likely remain in a long relief role if he doesn't get shuttled back to Triple-A Syracuse.

JUNE 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quick return to majors Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse after Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 24-year-old was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday but will quickly rejoin the Mets with Jeurys Familia (hip) landing on the injured list. Diaz has made three appearances in the majors this season and has given up two hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings.

JUNE 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dropped from active roster The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.

Impact Diaz's stay with the big club lasted just one day after the Mets called him from Syracuse on Saturday to serve as their 27th man for a doubleheader with Washington. He appeared in the second game of the twin bill, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.

JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Activated as 27th man Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.

Impact Diaz was sent to the minors at the end of May, but he'll be available as bullpen depth in Saturday's twin bill. He's made five relief appearances since returning to Triple-A and has posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 6.1 innings.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.

Impact Diaz spent a week on the big-league roster and threw a pair of scoreless innings. He'll make way for Taijuan Walker, who returns from a side injury in a corresponding move.

MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Mets Diaz was recalled by the Mets on Friday.

Impact Diaz's big-league experience to date consists of a single relief outing for the Blue Jays in 2019, in which he walked four batters and allowed two runs while recording just two outs. He's set to get his first chance for his new team after coming over in the Steven Matz trade in January.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned off roster Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday.

Impact Diaz has just a single big-league appearance on his resume, so he was never particularly likely to break camp on the active roster. That outing, in which he walked four of the seven batters he faced and allowed two runs as a Blue Jay back in 2019, was his only one above Double-A, so he'll need to prove himself at the Triple-A level before pushing to return to the highest level.

MARCH 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Traded to Mets Diaz, Sean Reid-Foley and Josh Winckowski were traded from the Blue Jays to the Mets in exchange for pitcher Steven Matz on Wednesday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The 24-year-old made his big-league debut in 2020 and surrendered two runs while recording two outs during his lone appearance. Diaz is likely to begin the 2021 season in the minors, but he should have the chance to showcase himself for his new team at major-league spring training.

JANUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE