Edwin Diaz

Edwin Diaz was in line for another stellar campaign when a patellar tendon tear ended his season during the World Baseball Classic. We'll just run it back for 2024, though, as Diaz's Statcast page shows that he leads the world in almost every pitching metric. The 29-year-old probably won't come with much of a discount in 2024, and the latest reports are that he is fully healthy. Diaz is a minimal-risk, extremely-high reward reliever.

Edwin Diaz shuts down Phillies in Mets victory

Edwin Diaz delivered a pristine performance, tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings with two strikeouts to notch a save as the Mets topped the Phillies 6-3.

Fantasy Impact

His outing was efficient, requiring only 17 pitches to secure the late-game victory. This season, Diaz's stats have been a mixed bag with a 3.49 ERA and a 0.98 WHIP, but his high strikeout rate (13.8 K/9) continues to make him a valuable asset in fantasy leagues, especially in categories that reward strikeouts and saves. Despite his six blown saves this year, his ability to dominate with strikeouts and maintain a solid WHIP should keep him firmly in the closer role, making him a must-start in most formats. His performance in high-pressure situations, like today's game, underscores his potential despite the occasional hiccup.