Edwin Diaz won't jump ship because of it, but maybe it would have given him a reason to more quickly agree to terms.
Replacing Edwin Diaz will prove difficult for the New York Mets. Undecided about his player option, the Mets will always have an opportunity to re-negotiate or re-sign him after he tests the free agent waters.
They should already be considered the front runners to have him on their roster next year.