"Roki Sasaki filled the role through the postseason, but he's expected to return to the rotation, leaving a vacancy in the ninth inning. Díaz opted out of the final two years of his record-setting, five-year, $102 million contract with the Mets, and whether or not he exceeds that with his next deal, he's a perfect fit for a team that never hesitates to spend."
"After missing 2023 with injury, Diaz has strung together a solid couple of seasons to re-establish himself as an elite closer. After a middling 2024 season where he posted a 3.52 ERA through 54 appearances, Diaz returned to his pre-injury form in 2025. He had a 1.63 ERA through 62 appearances, striking out 98 batters in 66.1 innings and recording 28 saves in 31 opportunities."
The Dodgers remain active in free agency, linked to top position players but targeting a high-end pitcher to solve late-inning needs. Tanner Scott’s four-year signing produced a 4.74 ERA and 10 blown saves, leaving uncertainty for the ninth-inning role. Roki Sasaki temporarily filled the closer role but is expected to return to the rotation, creating a vacancy. Edwin Díaz opted out of the final two years of his five-year, $102 million Mets contract and posted a dominant 1.63 ERA with 98 strikeouts in 66.1 innings in 2025. Díaz’s market projects around four years and $73.3 million, making cost a key factor.
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