TORONTO — In Part 3 of the series on the main New York free agents, we dig deep into Edwin Díaz.

The case for Díaz

He was the lone Mets pitcher who stayed healthy and excellent throughout 2025. The Mets have to rebuild so much of the staff, notably the pen, can they really hold the line on Díaz, who they know can handle New York and the postseason? The most reliable reliever returning (assuming his option is picked up) is 37-year-old Brooks Raley, who pitched half a season after Tommy John surgery. And then who? Huascar Brazoban, who was a yo-yo between Triple-A and the majors in 2025? A.J. Minter (assuming he picks up his $11 million player option), who missed nearly the whole season with a lat injury?

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