Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz will be Puerto Rico's closer in the World Baseball Classic.

Fantasy Impact

Puerto Rico considered withdrawing from the WBC after insurance coverage denied many players from representing them. It appears they will still participate with Diaz leading the way in their bullpen.

Edwin Diaz and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a three-year, $69 million contract.

Fantasy Impact

The Dodgers land a major bullpen arm in Diaz, who is coming off a major bounce-back season with the Mets. Diaz posted a 3.52 ERA with a 1.17 HR/9 in 2024 but hurled a 1.63 ERA with a much-improved 0.54 HR/9 alongside 62 saves in the 2025 campaign. After a six-year run in Queens, Diaz will shift to Hollywood in search of helping the Dodgers land a third straight World Series crown.

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.