"Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Edwin Diaz revealed why he chose to join the Dodgers instead of returning to the New York Mets, with whom he had spent the previous seven seasons. Diaz, 31, signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Dodgers on Tuesday, further strengthening an elite Dodgers pitching staff. "I chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization," Diaz said. "I'm looking to win, and I think they have everything to win.""
"The Mets, despite huge spending ahead of the 2025 season, missed out on the playoffs after holding a spot in the postseason for a majority of 2025. Contrarily, the Dodgers went on to win their second World Series in a row."
"Diaz is a huge addition to the Dodgers and is sure to make a huge difference in high-leverage situations, having recorded 20 or more saves in all but two of his nine MLB seasons."
Edwin Díaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, joining an already elite pitching staff. He chose the Dodgers because they are a winning organization and he is looking to win. The Dodgers captured their second consecutive World Series, while the New York Mets missed the 2025 playoffs despite heavy offseason spending. Díaz has recorded 20 or more saves in seven of nine MLB seasons and is expected to be a key late-inning option in high-leverage situations. The signing further strengthens the Dodgers’ bullpen and their contention for continued championships.
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