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Edwin Díaz did not get off to a great start with the Mets or their fan base when he arrived as a key trade acquisition in 2020, so the All-Star closer understands better than most what Ryan Helsley has been going through over his first four weeks with the team.

Helsley coughed up another lead in the eighth inning Tuesday night before the Mets rebounded for a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Phillies.

“I’ve been through that, and my advice to him is stay with your head up,” said Díaz, who recorded the final five outs to earn the victory. “We trust him. We know the pitcher he is, he’s one of the best cl

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