Edwin Diaz struggled in the ninth inning as the New York Mets’ closer, giving up hits to two of the first three batters he faced and allowing a game-tying RBI single. This marked his fourth blown save of the season as he was tasked with protecting a 2-1 lead against the San Francisco Giants. Despite manager Carlos Mendoza moving him into a less high-pressure role in the bullpen, Diaz still faced challenges during his outing on Saturday.
Diaz pitched in the seventh inning on Friday, striking out two batters and allowing one hit. While this outing was positive, Diaz struggled once again in the ninth inning on Saturday. Manager Mendoza expressed his confidence in Diaz, stating that he is still their closer and that they will continue to work with him to overcome his struggles.
Diaz acknowledged that he felt better on the mound but made some mistakes with pitch location that led to hits. He emphasized the importance of continuing to support him and work with him through this rough patch. Despite these challenges, Diaz remains a critical part of the Mets’ bullpen, and they are focused on helping him return to form as their closer.
