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Edwin Diaz spurns Mets, signs with Dodgers

The 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.