"Edwin Díaz's contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers included more than $13 million in deferrals, which reduced the salary cap hit to roughly $21.1 million. In total, Díaz and the Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $69 million contract. It was a surprising decision for the top free agent reliever on the market, as he was projected to receive a four- or five-year deal."
"Furthermore, the Dodgers have protected themselves with a conditional option for 2029 as well in the event of an injury, according to Alden González of ESPN: Edwin Diaz's 3-year, $69 million contract includes a conditional 2029 option that the Dodgers can trigger if he misses a certain amount of time on the injured list, a source said. @JonHeyman reported that it's for a base salary of $6.5M. - Alden González (@Alden_Gonzalez) December 15, 2025"
"The New York Mets were the Dodgers' biggest competition for Díaz. They made a comparable offer and were reportedly willing to increase it before he chose to sign elsewhere. Securing the right-hander's services with only a three-year commitment lines up well with the Dodgers' timeline as they hope to make the transition to becoming a younger team over the course of the next couple of seasons after 2026."
The contract includes more than $13 million in deferrals, reducing the salary-cap hit to roughly $21.1 million. Díaz and the Dodgers agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal, smaller in length than projections that expected a four- or five-year contract. The Dodgers added a conditional 2029 option they can trigger if Díaz misses a certain amount of injured-list time, and that option carries a $6.5 million base salary. The New York Mets were the primary competition and made a comparable offer. The three-year commitment aligns with the Dodgers' plan to transition to a younger roster after 2026. Díaz consulted teammate Kiké Hernández before signing.
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