Closer Edwin Díaz has exercised his opt‑out clause with the New York Mets , making him a free agent, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal on Monday.

Díaz had two years and $38 million remaining on a five-year, $102 million deal. The contract included a sixth-year club option for $17.25 million (with a $1 million buyout) in 2028.

In his tweet, Rosenthal simply stated : “Edwin Díaz has opted out of his deal with the Mets, source tells @TheAthletic.”

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After a down season in 2024, returning from a year-long absence because of knee surgery, Díaz produced one of his best seasons ever in 2025. He posted a 1.62 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 66 1/3 innings, recording 28 saves.

In six seasons with the Mets, Díaz is 24-22 with a 2.84 ER

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