"Diaz opted out of the last two years and $38 million of his deal with the Mets to hit free agency this summer, which Stearns responded to with an initial qualifying offer worth $22.025 million. That was declined, as the 31-year-old was understandably looking for one more long-term, big-money payday. The Mets will receive a post-fourth-round 2026 draft pick as compensation for Diaz joining the two-time defending champions."
"He brought in former Brewers and Yankees closer Devin Williams as a late-inning option, though his career-worst year during his lone season in the Bronx creates understandable questions about his viability as a dependable closer. Stearns is reportedly in on Brewers closer Trevor Megill, whom the NL Central club is making available in trade talks alongside ace Freddy Peralta. If New York has legitimate pennant aspirations in 2026 and beyond, letting Diaz walk to the Dodgers makes things that much more difficult."
Edwin Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after opting out of the final two years and $38 million of his Mets contract. The Mets extended a $22.025 million qualifying offer that Díaz declined, and New York will receive a post-fourth-round 2026 draft pick as compensation. The Mets face added bullpen work after acquiring Devin Williams, whose recent struggles raise concerns, and while David Stearns is reportedly targeting Trevor Megill, losing a dominant 1.63 ERA reliever with 28 saves and 98 strikeouts in 66.1 innings weakens New York’s late-inning outlook.
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