OAKLAND — Edwin Diaz sat his locker with headphones in, music blaring and a bemused look on his face. It’s the same look that the average person has when they feel the total relaxation of day off with no responsibilities.
“Today really is a day off,” he said.
It’s a well-earned rest. The Mariners closer saved all four games in a series sweep of the Astros over the past four days. He’s just the fourth pitcher in MLB history (since 1969 when the save became a stat) to save all four games in a four-game series. running his Major League Baseball-leading save total to 46.