Braves provided Edwin Diaz five-year deal in free-agency twist earlier than Dodgers deal

Edwin Diaz reportedly had one other supply to select from earlier than bolting the Mets for the Dodgers in free company.

And it was from one of many Mets’ division rivals.

The Braves provided the All-Star nearer a five-year contract, ESPN reported Tuesday, earlier than Diaz in the end accepted a three-year deal from the Dodgers price $69 million — about $1 million per 12 months greater than the Mets had provided.

What separated the Dodgers was their willingness to provide Diaz a median yearly wage of $20 million after deferrals, in accordance with the report.

The Braves wound up signing one other All-Star nearer, Robert Suarez, to a three-year deal price $45 million.

The Mets additionally misplaced first baseman Pete Alonso to the Orioles through free company, and traded outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers for second baseman Marcus Semien earlier within the offseason. In addition they signed reliever Devin Williams and infielder Jorge Polanco to free-agent offers.

The Publish has reported that Diaz, who will flip 32 in March, had been sad that the Mets made the choice after the 2025 season ended to half methods with pitching coach Jeremy Hefner.

“It wasn’t simple. I spent seven years in New York — they handled me nice,” Diaz mentioned at his introductory LA press convention final week. “I selected the Dodgers as a result of they’re a successful group. I’m seeking to win, and I feel they’ve every part to win, so selecting the Dodgers was fairly simple.”

Diaz registered 144 saves with the Mets, together with 28 in 31 alternatives final season.