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Edwin Diaz Rumors: Mets Closer Looking to 'Break New Ground' with Free-Agent Contract

Coming off a stellar 2022 season, New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is reportedly hoping to land a game-changing contract when free agency opens.

Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports that Diaz is looking to reset the market for closers with a record-breaking deal.

"Word is he’s looking to 'break new ground' off his amazing season, and presumably that means higher than Liam Hendriks’ record $18 million closer salary, which seems likely," Heyman wrote. "The Mets understandably do have him as a priority among their seven outstanding free agents."

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.