Edwin Diaz put his odds of a Mets return at “50-50.”
The free agent nearer stated Thursday night time he’s had discussions with Mets brass, however the All-Star is anticipated to have a strong market this winter.
That might seemingly embody the World Collection runner-up Blue Jays, who wish to bolster their bullpen following a Sport 7 meltdown to the Dodgers, in response to Ken Rosenthal.
Toronto is once more anticipated to be energetic within the free agent market, presumably pursuing prized outfielder Kyle Tucker, in response to The Submit’s Jon Heyman, and could possibly be a risk to the Mets’ makes an attempt to maintain their fireballing nearer.
“We wish to make sure that we don’t minimize ourselves off,” common supervisor Ross Atkins stated on the GM conferences. “We’ve had extra subtractions within the pitching space. Now we have to ensure we perceive that market, however we’re not going to take ourselves out of another market, both.”
The Blue Jays have been two outs from capturing the World Collection in Sport 7 with the Dodgers earlier than nearer Jeff Hoffman, who had an up-and-down season, gave up a game-tying house run to Miguel Rojas.
In line with Rosenthal, the Yankees and Tigers are different groups with potential curiosity in Diaz, who is anticipated to money in on the heels of a season through which he pitched to a 1.63 ERA in 62 appearances with 28 saves in 31 possibilities.
“Simply get the very best deal for me and my household,” the 31-year-old stated of his purpose Thursday. “I like New York, and I might love to remain in New York, but when I’ve to go to a different place, I will likely be completely happy and wish to win a hoop. Wherever I am going, I wish to win a hoop and benefit from the time.”
Diaz opted out of the ultimate two years and $37 million of his Mets deal, although the staff prolonged him the qualifying supply of $22 million — that means they might acquired draft compensation if he indicators elsewhere.
He’s believed to be pursuing a four- or five-year deal, wherever it could come from.
“We’d take pleasure in to remain [with the Mets], however on the finish of the day, we don’t know what they’re considering,” Díaz stated. “Now we have acquired our position. My company needs to do the very best job, and I simply hearken to my agent.”
