NEW YORK -- All-Star closer Edwin Díaz and the New York Mets finalized their $102 million, five-year contract Wednesday -- the largest for a reliever in baseball history.
Díaz can opt out after three seasons, and the deal includes a team option for 2028.
The 28-year-old right-hander became a free agent Sunday following a sensational season with the Mets. Needing to rebuild most of their pitching staff, they started at the back end of the bullpen and quickly locked up Díaz with a record deal before other teams were permitted to negotiate with him.