"Díaz had already received two contract offers -- one of three years from the Los Angeles Dodgers and another of five years from the Atlanta Braves. Díaz, though miffed by the Mets not alerting him before signing free agent reliever Devin Williams a few days before, still wanted to wait for an offer from his longtime team, sources told ESPN."
"That left the Dodgers, with a nudge from Díaz's Puerto Rican compatriot Kiké Hernández -- to make an improved third offer: three years, $69 million with a $9 million bonus, $13.5 million in deferred money over 10 years, and a conditional $6.5 million option for 2029 that would trigger if he spends a certain number of days on the injured list. Díaz accepted, giving the Dodgers another All-Star for their loaded roster and another hole for the Mets to fill."
Mets prioritized re-signing closer Edwin Díaz and first baseman Pete Alonso at the winter meetings. Díaz had prior offers from the Dodgers and Braves, while the Mets presented two offers, the latter matching a $9 million signing bonus and deferring $21 million over 15 years. Díaz sought at least a $20 million average annual value with less deferred money over a shorter period; the Mets and Braves would not meet those terms. The Dodgers improved their offer to three years, $69 million with $9 million upfront, $13.5 million deferred over 10 years, and a conditional 2029 option, which Díaz accepted. Alonso then agreed to a five-year, $155 million deal with the Baltimore Orioles.
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