Sep 17, 2020; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Seth Lugo (67) waits on the mound before being pulled from the game during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
For years, one of the biggest weaknesses the New York Mets have had has been finishing games. Their bullpen has underwhelmed. Former General Manager Brodie Van Wagenen tried to fix that issue by trading away top prospects in exchange for a 24-year old Edwin Diaz, a guy coming off of a historically great 2018 season with the Mariners.