New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz was ejected from his team's road game against the Chicago Cubs Sunday following a foreign substance check from crew chief Vic Carapazza.
The Mets led 5-2 going into the bottom of the ninth. Díaz came on in relief of left-hander Reid Garrett to try to close the game, but he was ejected before throwing one pitch. Drew Smith then replaced Díaz on the mound.
The ejection comes with an automatic 10-game suspension, but Díaz has the right to an appeal.
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