Jul 17, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. Pittsburgh won 9-7. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Opinions on Edwin Diaz seem to come from two very different camps. One side of the lake has New York Mets fans who appreciate his dominance. Meanwhile, there are those who pack their bags every summer, head off to Camp Hate-A-Diaz and enjoy when he fails.
This year has been a little more topsy-turvy than the past two years. In 2019, Diaz struggled early on in the year.