Latest Edwin Diaz News

McNeil's latest homer sends Mets to 3-2 win over Yankees in Subway Series opener

Jul. 23, 2024 22:51 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil kept up his sudden power surge with a two-run homer that snapped a sixth-inning tie, and the New York Mets held off the New York Yankees 3-2 on Tuesday night in their Subway Series opener. Jose Quintana (5-6) and five relievers combined on a five-hitter...

Lindor's 2 homers lead Mets to 6-4 win over Marlins and split of 4-game series

Jul. 22, 2024 22:59 PM EDT

MIAMI (AP) — Francisco Lindor homered twice, Jeff McNeil also went deep and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-4 on Monday night. McNeil had three RBIs as the Mets split the four-game series against the National League’s worst team. New York (51-48) is 5-5 versus Miami...

Mets' Drew Smith undergoes second Tommy John surgery, likely out until 2026

Jul. 13, 2024 15:55 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Drew Smith underwent Tommy John surgery with an internal brace procedure Friday, likely knocking the New York Mets reliever out of action until 2026. Smith, who is slated to hit free agency after this season, last pitched June 23, when he exited after getting two...

Iglesias and Bader both homer twice to help surging Mets hold off Rockies, 7-6

Jul. 12, 2024 23:31 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Jose Iglesias and Harrison Bader each hit two of New York's season-best five home runs, and the surging Mets held off the last-place Colorado Rockies 7-6 on Friday night. Mark Vientos also went deep and drilled an RBI double as the Mets (48-45) improved to 4-0 on a...

Mets put reliever Drew Smith on 15-day injured list with right elbow sprain

Jun. 26, 2024 20:37 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — Mets reliever Drew Smith was placed on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with a right elbow sprain, an untimely blow for a New York bullpen already missing suspended closer Edwin Díaz. Right-hander Ty Adcock was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Smith...

Mets' Díaz begins serving 10-game suspension after ejection for having foreign substance on hand

Jun. 25, 2024 18:41 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz began serving his 10-game suspension Tuesday, just two days after his ejection from a win over the Chicago Cubs for having a foreign substance on his hand. The 30-year-old Díaz came on in the ninth inning to try to seal a 5-2...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz suspended 10 games after being ejected vs Cubs for foreign substance on hand

Jun. 24, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz was suspended 10 games on Monday by Major League Baseball after his ejection from a 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs for having a foreign substance on his hand. Díaz became the eighth pitcher suspended for sticky stuff since MLB...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz faces a 10-game suspension after being ejected for foreign substance on hand

Jun. 24, 2024 10:45 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is facing a 10-game suspension after being ejected from the team's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night for having a foreign substance on his hand. Díaz would be the eighth pitcher suspended for sticky stuff since MLB...

Severino throws 6 shutout innings and Mets top Cubs 5-2 after Díaz ejected before throwing a pitch

Jun. 24, 2024 00:00 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Luis Severino tossed six shutout innings, Francisco Lindor and Brandon Nimmo hit back-to-back homers and the New York Mets topped the Chicago Cubs 5-2 on Sunday night after closer Edwin Díaz was ejected in the ninth before throwing a pitch. Díaz came on to try to...

Díaz converts 1st save chance since returning from injured list as Mets hold off Padres 2-1

Jun. 15, 2024 00:43 AM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — J.D. Martinez hit a two-run double, Edwin Díaz converted his first save chance since coming off the injured list and the New York Mets held off the San Diego Padres 2-1 on Friday night. “He's that anchor back in the 'pen,” Martinez said. "If he comes back and...