NEW YORK -- The Mets' season of promise just took a big hit.
According to numerous reports, closer Edwin Diaz will need surgery to repair a torn patellar tendon in his right knee and is expected to miss the entire 2023 season.
The All-Star right-hander suffered the injury while celebrating Puerto Rico's 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic at the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night.
New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz tore the patellar tendon in his right knee during the celebration after Puerto Rico’s WBC victory against the Dominican Republic.