The Mets are feeling optimistic about their closer situation, especially with Edwin DÃaz experiencing a resurgence reminiscent of his 2022 dominance. Following DÃaz's stellar performance against the Yankees, the NL East competition shifted in the Mets' favor after Phillies closer José Alvarado was suspended for 80 games due to a performance-enhancing drug policy violation. With the Braves' closer struggles and the unpredictability of relief pitching, the Mets seem well-positioned in the endgame of a competitive NL East race.
Edwin DÃaz is throwing strikes these days - notably Strike 1 - and feeling (and pitching) like 2022, when he was arguably the most dominant reliever in the game.
If the NL East is a three-team race, then the Mets are currently in the best situation in the end game.
Philadelphia already had pen concerns before losing its most overpowering reliever in Alvarado - by rule for the playoffs, too, if the Phillies get there.
Relief pitching - more than any other element in the majors - is fickle and volatile.
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