New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz has not ruled out returning before the end of the season, saying his injured knee is progressing well.
Diaz, speaking to the media for the first time since tearing his right patellar tendon while celebrating at the World Baseball Classic, said Wednesday that his knee "is doing right" and that his recovery is going "in a good direction."
While the typical recovery timeline for his injury is around eight months, Diaz offered a more optimistic prognosis.
"I might throw this season," he said. "As of right now, my knee is doing right.