As you know, Edwin Diaz is not expected to play this year. Even if the Mets will do everything to make the first sentence of my text false, we should not get too hopeful.
And it’s interesting to note that the Mets, even if Diaz’s contract will be paid for by insurance, are not going to throw themselves into the walls to replace him. For what?
First, because his contract still counts against the mass of his people. Each new contract is therefore accompanied, at this point, by the luxury text at 90% of the player’s price.
But above all, because there is no rush.
The Mets will start by seeing if David Robertson can do the job. If so, it will already be taken for the Mets.
By acting too quickly, Steve Cohen believes this is how mistakes can happen and overpay for a player.
He says that if necessary, his club will seek help during the season, but that at this time, nothing is imminent in relief.
Could Alexis Diaz, the other’s brother, be an option during the season? Yes the closer of the Reds is constantly going to be linked with his brother’s team. But for the moment, it is to be continued.
- Pat Tabler will now cover the Guardians.
