The Latest Breaking News from Edwin Diaz

Up until Wednesday, the Mets had avoided the worst. The pitching depth had taken a few hits over the last two weeks but the Mets were still in a position to be able to withstand the losses. But losing the best closer in baseball is a different story.

They don't regret playing in the WBC at all.

Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.

The Edwin Diaz injury is just another devastating thing to happen to the Mets.

What an awful moment during Puerto Rico's celebration.

Here's hoping Edwin Diaz is okay.

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NEW YORK — By bringing in Derek Jeter for the occasion of naming Aaron Judge as their 16th team captain, the Yankees Wednesday did their best to blunt the hysteria reigning over in Queens with Steve Cohen’s stunning 3 a.m., $315 million pilfering of Carlos Correa from the Giants.

NEW YORK — When the dust began settling on what had been the wildest two weeks of spending in baseball history, Steve Cohen had emerged with a payroll of over $340 million and Hal Steinbrenner had shelled out $522 million on two players alone in Aaron Judge and Carlos Rodon.

For many years, Mets executives were forced to shop in the bargain bins. General managers would have to wait out the market to see who was available at the end of winter. Even in years when there were elite free agents available as spring training started, the Mets waited out…

Diaz, a two-time All-Star, had 32 saves last season with a 1.31 ERA in 61 games.