The Mets entered 2023 with the highest of hopes (and expectations) after a 101-win season. But before Opening Day even started, New York lost closer Edwin Diaz to a freak injury during the World Baseball Classic.
A lot of things have gone wrong for the Mets this year. But if we had to point our finger toward one event that could’ve possibly changed everything, it’s losing Diaz. The All-Star reliever has been on the comeback trail since getting surgery in March. He’s continued to maintain hope that he can pitch again before the regular season is complete.