The Mets picked up the All Star closer ahead of the trade deadline, and it did not work out, to put it mildly.

The 31-year-old is coming off a strong season in which he posted a 1.63 ERA with 28 saves (in 31 chances) and 98 strikeouts across 66 ⅓ innings.

Closer Edwin Díaz has exercised his opt‑out clause with the New York Mets, making him a free agent, according to The Athletic ...