Edwin Diaz Reveals Real Reason He Left Mets

Of course, that 50/50 chance Diaz mentioned didn't end up with him returning to Queens, as he signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers a few weeks after making these comments. This gave Diaz the highest Average Annual Value (AAV) for a relief pitcher in baseball history.

Edwin Diaz Adds More Context to Dodgers Free Agency Decision

It's common to hear players speak about prioritizing family when deciding on which team to sign with. And this makes all the sense in the world, as this is often the most important aspect of any person's life.

Diaz spoke about family when making those comments before signing with Los Angeles, and he doubled down on them when speaking with David Lennon of Newsday for a March 3 article.

Diaz said it was hard to make the decision he did, given that he spent seven years in New York. But that it was, "a decision I made with my family. I always put my family in part of my decision."

He also added that he was just trying to get the best deal for his family, and that ended up being with the Dodgers.

It would be fascinating to hear what aspect of the Dodgers convinced Diaz that it was the best bet for his family.

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