The New York Mets are entering an offseason that could define the next phase of their franchise, and the spotlight is squarely on Edwin Díaz. The closer who once turned Citi Field into a roaring cathedral of trumpets was back to his dominant self in 2025 — and now, with an opt-out clause looming, he holds all the cards.

The Contract That Changed Everything

When the Mets re-signed Díaz to a record-breaking $102 million contract before the 2023 campaign, it set a new benchmark for relievers. The deal was bold, risky, and very “New York.” At the time, Díaz was coming off a generational 2022 season that made him arguably the best closer in baseball. His fastball was electric, his slider devastating, and his entrances? Pure theater. Every appearance felt like a show.

Then came disaster. In M

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