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Having spent seven years with the New York Mets, Edwin Diaz has established himself as one of the best closers in baseball.
After finishing the 2025 season with a 1.63 ERA, 98 strikeouts and 28 saves, Diaz decided to opt out of the remainder of his contract to try his luck in free agency. Though re-signing the closer is high on the Mets' to-do list this winter, a number of other top clubs are also in the mix.
If Diaz ends up signing elsewhere, analyst Ryan Finkelstein is of the opinion that the Mets should look at bringing in either Devin Williams or Robert Suarez. He explained his thoughts on Sunday's episode of "Locked on Mets."
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"I'm talking about Devin Williams and Robert Suarez," Finkelstein said. (11:45) "Devin Williams is an interesting one. You look at his stuff, and it's a similar comp to Ryan Helsley, but his season did not end in as much of a disaster. Devin Williams really did begin to right the ship, and he was very good in October. His underlying metrics were also great.
"I think Devin Williams is in position to get a four-year deal, because of where the market is and the need for closers. Williams is three years younger than Robert Suarez, who is already 34. I think those are the two guys the Mets could sign that are not named Edwin Diaz."
"I would love to stay in New York" - Edwin Diaz speaks about potentially re-signing with the Mets
With the Mets reportedly keen on keeping Edwin Diaz around, the closer also confirmed he had no qualms with continuing his stint at Citi Field, while speaking to insider Laura Albanese of Newsday at the MLB Awards on Novmeber 13.
"I love New York. I would love to stay in New York, but if I have to go another place, I would be happy," Diaz said. "I want to win a ring, so wherever I go, I want to win a ring and enjoy the time.
"I like the organization. You know, if they came with the best deal for me, I’d enjoy to stay with them, but at the end of the day, I don’t know what they’re thinking."
According to latest reports, contract length is proving to be a signifcant obstacle in negotiations. Edwin Diaz is allegedly looking for a five-year deal, while the Mets are keen on something shorter, around the three-year mark.
