The hopes of an Edwin Díaz late-season return in 2023 have officially been put to bed.
Anthony DiComo reported today that, while continuing to throw bullpen sessions through the end of the year, Díaz will not return to in-game action for the Mets this season. The team did not want to create any risk for their star closer in what is clearly a lost season.
Díaz, who re-signed with the Mets in the offseason for $102 million over five years, the biggest contract for a relief pitcher in the history of the sport.