"Star closer Edwin Diaz will take the mound against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a game at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick. Diaz, 31, joined the Dodgers this offseason after several years with the New York Mets, including three years with a sub-2 ERA. Last season, his ERA was 1.63, and he had a WHIP of 0.874."
"Diaz has excelled on the mound, and adding him to the back-to-back World Series champions only makes the Dodgers that much better. That said, his acquisition in free agency has ruffled some feathers, especially among those who think the Dodgers' big-spending ways are bad for the sport. Diaz signed with the Dodgers on a three-year, $69 million deal."
"I was a free agent, so I got the chance to talk with everyone. And I think the Dodgers did a great job recruiting me. At the end of the day, I chose to be here. I have a lot of respect for the Mets organization, players, staff, ownership. They treated me really good. I don't have anything bad to say about them."
Edwin Diaz, the Dodgers' major offseason acquisition, debuts in spring training against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The 31-year-old closer joined Los Angeles after years with the New York Mets, where he maintained a sub-2 ERA for three seasons. Last year, Diaz posted a 1.63 ERA and 0.874 WHIP, significantly outperforming the Dodgers' previous closer Tanner Scott, who had a 4.74 ERA and 10 blown saves. Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract, slightly more than the Mets' $66 million offer. Mets owner Steve Cohen expressed disappointment about Diaz's departure, while Diaz emphasized his excitement about joining the back-to-back World Series champions.
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