The World Baseball Classic returns next spring and New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz wants to be there. Despite suffering a season-ending knee injury in the 2023 WBC, Díaz told reporters over the weekend he hopes to pitch in the 2026 event,

New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz during spring training photo day in Port St. Lucie Florida, Thursday Feb. 20, 2025. Credit: Newsday/Alejandra Villa Loarca New York Mets pitcher Edwin Díaz during spring training photo day in Port St.

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has been one of the best closers in baseball for the past decade. This is proven by the 225 saves he has recorded over the past

As the New York Mets get ready for their first full-team squad workout of the spring, All-Star closer Edwin Díaz is speaking about his desire to play on another

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New York Mets fans’ hearts collectively broke when All-Star closer Edwin Díaz suffered a season-ending knee injury at the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Díaz infamously tore his patellar tendon celebrating Puerto Rico’s quarterfinals victory over the Dominican Republic.

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz told some club officials this is the best he’s ever felt. “I made sure my arm was ready to go,” Díaz said. “And I feel great.” Last year, Díaz experienced an abnormal offseason after missing the entire 2023 season;

Mets closer Edwin Diaz is hoping a full, normal runway can help him get closer to his 2022 form before a season-long knee injury one season later.

New York Mets reliever Edwin Diaz is ready for a solid 2025 campaign. Diaz is focused on the season, and not his contract.

New York Mets fans won't want to hear Edwin Diaz's plans for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but they can understand where he's coming from.

Diaz was arguably the league's most dominant closer when he earned 2022 Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award honors.

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Edwin Diaz is both a patriot and a conscientious employee, so when it comes to the next World Baseball Classic — 2026, right around this time — his desires are clear. Yes, he wants to represent Puerto Rico again. But yes, he will check with the bosses first.