In 2025, the Blue Jays’ bullpen posted only a 64.6 percent save conversion rate and 23 blown saves in the regular season. Then, the uneven delivery of Jeff Hoffman with a 4.37 ERA and seven blown saves revealed all the cracks in the team’s closing games. Such late-inning uncertainties have placed the $102M elite closer in the spotlight. And while John Schneider’s team is linked to the elite closer, the Mets could determine whether the Jays’ hope becomes a reality.

Steve and Alex Cohen have always admired Edwin Díaz. The All-Star closer has delivered a perfect season with a 1.63 ERA and 97 strikeouts in 66 ⅓ innings. He also converted 28 of 31 save opportunities. That is why Tim Britton of The Athletic said the team “needs to bring back Díaz, however much it costs.”

While the ownership le

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