Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz has rejected the one-year qualifying offer from the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

The move is not a surprise considering Diaz also opted out of the remaining two years left on his deal with the Mets. Diaz is expected to draw heavy interest on the free agent market as one of the premier closers available.

The New York Mets extended a one-year, $22.05 million qualifying offer to closer Edwin Diaz on Thursday. This move follows Diaz's decision earlier this offseason to opt out of his contract with the Mets, which had two years remaining on it.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz is expected to decline the qualifying offer. This procedural move ensures the Mets will receive draft compensation if Diaz signs with another team. He is coming off a 2025 season in which he posted a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves across 66.1 innings.

Edwin Diaz has opted out of his contract with the Mets.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz will test the free agent market after opting out of his deal with two-years remaining. After posting a 1.63 ERA and a 0.87 WHIP last season, Diaz should have plenty of offers on the open market.

Edwin Diaz allowed one hit but no walks or earned runs while earning the save in the Mets' 8-5 win against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz has now pitched six consecutive scoreless appearances. After yesterday's game, he holds a 1.71 ERA and 0.92 WHIP with 28 saves across 60 appearances this season.

Edwin Diaz recorded the final six outs for the save on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Fantasy Impact

Diaz was called on for the final two innings in a crucial game for the Mets. He struck out five. He'll likely be unavailable on Wednesday.