Edwin Diaz is a professional baseball player who currently serves as a relief pitcher for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was born on March 22, 1994, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico.
Diaz was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the third round of the 2012 MLB draft and made his debut with the team in 2016. He quickly established himself as a dominant closer, leading the American League in saves with 57 in 2018.
In December 2018, Diaz was traded to the New York Mets as part of a blockbuster deal. He continued to serve as the team’s closer, and although he struggled at times in his first season with the Mets, he bounced back in 2020 and finished the season with a 1.75 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 25.2 innings pitched.
Edwin Diaz Age
Edwin Diaz was born on March 22, 1994, which makes him 29 years old.
Edwin Diaz Height
Edwin Diaz is 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters) tall.
Edwin Diaz Trade
Edwin Diaz was traded from the Seattle Mariners to the New York Mets in December 2018 as part of a multi-player deal.
Edwin Diaz Brother
Edwin Diaz has a younger brother named Edward Diaz, who is also a baseball player and has played in the minor leagues.
Edwin Diaz Injury
Afterwards, the Mets announced that Dáz had hurt his knee and would have more testing on Thursday.
Dáz fell to the ground and clutched his right leg as the Puerto Rican players leapt together in the infield. D’az did not put any weight on the leg since she was in tears.
As Edwin was carried away, Daz’s brother, Cincinnati pitcher Alexis Daz, started crying as well. Francisco Lindor, a shortstop for the Mets who is from Puerto Rico, stood close by with his hands over his head.
Puerto Rico advanced to the WBC quarterfinals and will play Mexico on Friday in Miami thanks to a home run by Christian Vázquez in the third inning of a four-run inning.
Edwin Diaz Weight
Edwin Diaz weighs around 165 pounds (75 kg).