This offseason, the New York Mets made a big splash by trading for All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. Diaz led the majors in saves with 57 and posted an ERA of 1.96 while striking out 124 batters in just 73.1 innings. Diaz is just 25 and will remain under team control for the next few years. Acquiring the lockdown closer makes this 2019 team a contender.
Diaz’s 57 saves is second in baseball history for most saves in a single season. Who has the record for saves? No other than former Met Francisco Rodriguez, who the Mets acquired after setting the record.