Elite Sports NY · Dec 9, 2025
Edwin Diaz spurns Mets, signs with Dodgers
Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe rich get richer, and the New York Mets’ pitching woes continue.
Star closer Edwin Diaz, who opted out of his contract and left $38 million on the table, is headed westward. Per The Athletic’s Will Sammon and ESPN’s Jeff Passan, Diaz will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers for three-years, $69 million.
Closer Edwin Díaz's deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers is for three years and $69 million, sources tell ESPN. The Dodgers, who were targeting bullpen help this winter, got the best closer on the market, setting a new AAV record for relievers.