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Keep or trade? Why Mets should hang on to Edwin Diaz and how they can fix him

It's easy to scapegoat Edwin Diaz for the Mets missing the postseason by just four games in 2019.

However, high-leverage relievers not named Mariano Rivera have a long history of up-and-down seasons, which is exactly why Diaz should be on next year's roster.

Things change and so can Diaz -- and he doesn't have to go far to get there...

The first step in reviving Diaz will be letting his new manager and pitching coaches decide how often and in what spots he should pitch.

Diaz is 24 years old and has already thrown 249 innings in 254 career games.