Edwin Diaz recently opted out of his five-year, $102 million contract with the New York Mets , effectively making him a free agent. However, there appears to be a chance he'll re-sign with the franchise, albeit it might come down to a coin flip.

Reports indicate that the 31-year-old closer admitted that his agent has been in discussions with the Mets about a possible return, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post. Diaz himself, though, claimed that there is a 50-50 chance he returns to the Mets in the 2026 campaign.

“Edwin Diaz, at the MLB awards in Vegas, said there have been discussions between his representation and the Mets about a new contract. He put the odds of a return to Queens at 50-50.” Article Continues Below

So, Diaz is either staying with his original team or le

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