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Mets Offer Immediate Update on Edwin Diaz After Injury Scare

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Michael Obermuller | Last updated Apr 23, 2025 5:25 PM ET

Just before the New York Mets extended their win streak to seven games, sweeping the NL East rival Philadelphia Phillies by a score of 4-3, star closer Edwin Diaz was pulled from the game due to injury.

Diaz first entered the game in the top of the ninth with the scored tied at two before attempting a second inning of work in the 10th. He struck out designated hitter Kyle Schwarber to lead off extra innings before allowing an RBI single to right fielder Nick Castellanos, who drove in the "ghost runner" to give the Phillies a 3-2 lead.

Mets manager Carlos Mendoza then decided to pull Diaz for reliever Max Kranick after the closer motioned to the dugout during the following at bat. And although New York ended up coming out on top due to late-game heroics in the bottom of the 10th, Diaz's status created an ominous feel.

While addressing the media after the game, Mendoza provided an initial injury update on Diaz, per Newsday Sports reporter Tim Healey.

"[Diaz] had a left hip cramp, Carlos Mendoza said," relayed Healey on X. The reporter then quoted Mendoza, who added: "We'll see what we got."

Speaking with reporters following the April 23 victory, Diaz revealed that one of his legs felt "longer than the other one" prior to the game on April 22 (via SNY). But he also said that trainers helped him "fix" the issue.

"I was feeling better after [treatment]," Diaz voiced, concluding that he's unsure if the hip cramp is related.

Diaz is no stranger to missing time with injury. The closer missed the entire 2023 campaign following a torn patellar tendon that was suffered during the World Baseball Classic.

He bounced back with 54 appearances and 20 saves in 2024, in which he pitched to a 3.52 ERA.

Diaz currently has a 4.91 ERA through his first 11 appearances of the 2025 season, with 6 saves and 17 strikeouts.

Although shaky at times, Diaz has gotten the job done more often than not in recent years. He remains a vital part of the Mets' bullpen at this time.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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