The rivalry between the New York Yankees and the New York Mets goes beyond the business of player trades on their rosters. We’ve seen an example of this with Juan Soto’s movement between the Bronx Bombers and the Metropolitans. Additionally, there was a rumor last season about a reliever from the Mets who caught the Yankees’ interest.

However, a report from Jack Curry of the YES Network indicates that the Yankees have opted out of the possibility of acquiring Mets former reliever Edwin Diaz for the 2025 season, despite significant speculation about his potential move to the Yankees for the 2026 MLB season.

Diaz has been one of the standout players in free agency, with rumors placing him with various franchises, most notably a potential return to the Mets in 2026. Despite this, there rema

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