"Closer Edwin Diaz has agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke Tuesday on condition of anonymity because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. Diaz's agreement includes deferred payments by the Dodgers, who already owed $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46."
"A three-time All-Star who turns 32 in March, Diaz joins a Dodgers bullpen that struggled last season, causing the team to shift rookie starter Roki Sasaki to closer in the postseason. Los Angeles relievers had a 4.27 ERA, 21st among the 30 teams. Relying on a 97-98 mph fastball and slider, Diaz became a fan favorite at Citi Field, where horns blared and fans danced when he entered games to Narco by Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet."
"Diaz had 28 saves in 31 chances last season with a 6-3 record and 1.63 ERA for a disappointing Mets team that failed to reach the playoffs despite spending the second-most behind the Dodgers. He struck out 98 in 66 1/3 innings. He has 253 saves in 294 chances over nine seasons with Seattle (2016-18) and the Mets, who acquired him along with second baseman Robinson Cano for five players that included Jarred Kelenic and Anthony Swarzak."
Edwin Diaz agreed to a $69 million, three-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, with deferred payments included. The Dodgers already owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46. Diaz, a three-time All-Star who turns 32 in March, joins a bullpen that posted a 4.27 ERA last season and ranked 21st among 30 teams. Diaz recorded 28 saves in 31 chances last season with a 1.63 ERA and 98 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings. He has 253 saves over nine major-league seasons and previously missed 2023 with a torn patellar tendon.
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