Mets’ Edwin Diaz could break two records with his next contract

Brad Penner-USA TODAY SportsThe Mets’ 2022 season came to an abrupt end on Sunday night at Citi Field. With that loss comes plenty of uncertainty, as New York will watch several key players enter free agency. What will the organization’s top priority be this winter? Based on recent reports, it could be to re-sign closer Edwin Diaz before he even officially becomes a free agent.

This makes sense, but it won’t come cheap. In fact, his next contract could break some records.

In 150.1 innings since the start of 2020, Diaz has accumulated 5.9 fWAR out of the Mets’ bullpen. That puts him fifth on the franchise’s all-time leaderboard. The other five hurlers ahead of him (John Franco, Jesse Orrosco,…