Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz was placed on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder impingement.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz has struggled this season, so it is possible that the shoulder issue has bothered him for some time now. Josh Walker was recalled in the corresponding move.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said Edwin Diaz could pitch in the ninth inning on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

"He's our closer," Mendoza said. He also referred to Díaz as "one of our options" and said "we'll piece it together." It remains a fluid situation in the Mets bullpen.

Edwin Diaz’s bullpen role will be more “fluid” in the near future, per Mets manager Carlos Mendoza.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz has struggled as of late, allowing seven earned runs over his last three games. The Mets will likely lean on Adam Ottavino and Reed Garrett to close out games until Diaz can regain his confidence.

Edwin Diaz blew a save chance on Sunday against the Rays.

Fantasy Impact

Randy Arozarena blasted a home run with two outs in the ninth inning off Diaz to send the game to extra innings. It was the third home run Diaz has allowed early this season.

Edwin Diaz allowed two earned runs and struck out three in a rocky outing as the Mets fell 3-1 to the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Despite striking out three batters, Diaz's performance was marred by allowing two crucial hits that contributed to the Mets' defeat, including a game-winning, two-run homer to Christopher Morel. This outing has slightly tarnished his otherwise stellar early-season stats, pushing his ERA up from an impressive 2.53. Given his high strikeout rate and solid WHIP, fantasy managers should view this performance as a minor blip rather than a trend. Diaz remains a top-tier closer option, but this game is a reminder of the volatility inherent in relief pitching.