The Mets signed Luke Weaver to a two-year deal, creating a potential closer showdown with Devin Williams as they aim to stabilize their bullpen after Edwin Díaz’s departure.

Edwin Díaz’s exit was not the result of indifference or penny-pinching, but of hesitation in a market that rewards clarity and conviction. The Mets entered the winter knowing the bullpen was a pressure point, yet their negotiations with Díaz lagged behind competitors who acted decisively.

In the span of a weekend, the Mets lost their franchise home run leader and one of the best closers in team history. Pete Alonso signed with the Baltimore Oriol

With Díaz signing with the Dodgers this week, neither team still retains any player swapped in this trade. In fact, with Kelenic currently a free agent, Díaz remains the only player in the bunch to be guaranteed to be playing professional baseball in the United States in 2026.

The Mets are interested in making a trade deal with the Padres for a hard-throwing right-hander to take the closer role left by Edwin Diaz.

Edwin Díaz escaping a no-out bases-loaded jam in the 9th to secure the Mets' win comes in at No. 18 on the Top Finishes of 2025 countdown

Edwin Díaz pulled on a different blue cap and a white jersey with an unfamiliar number Friday when he formally left the New York Mets for the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the best relievers in baseball has changed teams and coasts for a landmark free-agent contract,

Former New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this week for three years and $69 million. The deal sets a record for average annual value for reliever contracts.