May 26, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts after recording a strike out to end the top of the ninth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Edwin Diaz continues to display massive dominance with Mets

Originally posted on New York Mets on SI
By Allison Girardi | Last updated May 27, 2025 9:00 AM ET

In the New York Mets ' victory over the Chicago White Sox on Monday, closer Edwin Diaz was lights out again. Diaz was credited with the win, pitching a scoreless ninth inning with one strikeout.

The hard-throwing righty has been absolutely dominant in his outings as of late, being reminiscent of his 2022 season. He has been showing signs since the Subway Series that he is the same athlete that he was a few years ago.

Against the White Sox, Diaz maintained high velocity on his fastball and filthy movement on his slider. Despite issuing a two-out walk to Chase Meidroth on four pitches, he followed that up with a resounding three-pitch strikeout of Mike Tauchman to end the inning.

A scoreless 9th for Edwin Díaz pic.twitter.com/zVtY9yVDHx
— SNY (@SNYtv) May 26, 2025

With another scoreless inning, Diaz saw his ERA lower again. He has stayed absolutely lethal on the mound, only allowing one earned run in over a month. This type of performance is keeping the Mets in competitive positions when they need to be winning ball games.

Edwin Díaz’s ERA is down to 2.42

He’s given up one earned run since April 11
— Danny Abriano (@DannyAbriano) May 26, 2025

Diaz showed off against the Dodgers as well; he got the save on Saturday night, coming in for four outs after David Peterson pitched a gem and striking out three batters. Not only has the 32-year-old been a perfect 11-for-11 in save opportunities this season so far, but opponents have yet to score a run against him in each save situation.

His display against the White Sox is just more proof that he is back and maybe better than ever; Diaz has not allowed even a hit in nearly 30 consecutive at-bats. He is leading the majors right now, dominating not just at the divisional level but across the entire league.

Edwin Díaz has not allowed a hit in 27 consecutive at-bats, the longest active streak in the majors.

He has not allowed an earned run in his last 12 appearances. #Mets
— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) May 27, 2025

This display of command and control is showing just how in tune Edwin Diaz is this year. While he is just one piece of the Mets' bullpen, seeing him at his best is proof that this team is ready to compete. With Diaz as a focal point, the Mets are in a fantastic position to keep climbing the ladder in the NL East and within the league as the season goes on.

This article first appeared on New York Mets on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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