Bad news for New York Mets fans — Edwin Diaz Most likely for the season… after the star came close to tearing his patellar ligament while celebrating a big win at the World Baseball Classic.
Diaz Injured on the field Wednesday … as he and his Puerto Rican team-mates were celebrating their 5-2 victory over the Dominican Republic.
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Edwin broke out. Teoscar Hernandez to end the game … and when the final match is recorded The player from Puerto Rico surrounded the All-Star twice and jumped up and down.
During the celebrations, Díaz collapsed to the ground and began writhing in pain…overwhelming his teammates as they feared the worst possible scenario.
The Mets said the 28-year-old will have surgery on Thursday. and will inform the fans Know about the next steps shortly after.
Meet the GM Billy Eppler Adds Díaz could miss at least eight months with injury.
Edwin’s injury has had a big impact. The Mets made the playoffs last year and are heading into the 2023 season on a positive note. They can fight for a World Series title.
In his fourth season with the Mets. Diaz recorded 32 saves and 118 strikeouts, which comes with a stellar 1.31 ERA.
Get well soon Edwin!!
