Edwin Diaz commented on Mets owner Steve Cohen’s comments calling his signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers “perplexing.”
Diaz had been with the Mets since 2019, and turned into one of the best relievers in MLB in their organization. In free agency this offseason, he opted to sign a three-year, $69 million with the Dodgers rather than accepting the Mets’ offer of three-years, $66 million.
“I did find that one perplexing. (I’m) not sure exactly how Edwin arrived at that decision,” Cohen said. “Obviously it’s a personal decision on his part, and I thought we made a pretty respectable bid.”
When asked about the comments Saturday, Diaz kept his cool and commended the Dodgers on their efforts.
“I was a free agent, so I got the chance to talk with everyone,” Diaz said at Camelback Ranch. “And I think the Dodgers did a great job recruiting me. At the end of the day, I chose to be here. I have a lot of respect for the Mets organization, players, staff, ownership. They treated me really good. I don’t have anything bad to say about them. But at the end of the day I’m here. This is a new journey for me and I’m happy to be with the Dodgers so let’s see how it goes.”
Feb 13, 2026; Glendale, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Edwin Diaz (3) throws in the bullpen during spring training camp. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn ImagesHow Does Edwin Diaz Fit With the Dodgers?
The Dodgers had some trouble closing out games towards the end of the 2025 season, and will hope Diaz can patch up the issues they had.
The right-hander had a 1.63 ERA through 62 appearances last season, striking out 98 batters through 66.1 innings and receiving his third All-Star selection.
He is the clear choice to take over as the closer, and will look to continue his dominant run in MLB.
What Happened to Tanner Scott?
Tanner Scott served as the Dodgers’ closer in 2025, though he had a disappointing season with a 4.74 ERA and 10 blown saves after L.A. signed him to a four-year deal.
He seems to be moving in the right direction, though, as managed Dave Roberts said he looked great after his first bullpen of spring training.
“Tanner Scott looked fantastic,” Roberts said. “It’s one day, but the stuff, the delivery was as good as I’ve seen from him and that includes all of last year.”
If Scott can rediscover his All-Star form, he and Diaz will be a formidable duo in relief.
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