The Edwin Diaz injury video captures the celebration surrounding Edwin Díaz’s closing strikeout that propelled Puerto Rico into the WBC quarterfinals.
However, the moment was short-lived when Diaz’s teammates noticed him limping and asking for help, leading to a brief medical examination that revealed he had suffered a knee injury in the postgame rush of jubilation.
As a result, he had to be carried off the field in a wheelchair.
The emotional whiplash of the win left some players visibly shaken, including Edwin’s brother, Cincinnati Reds reliever Alexis Díaz, as they watched their teammate suffering through the pain on the mound.
Despite the bitter sweetness of their win, Puerto Rican players remained hopeful that Edwin would make a full recovery and be able to join them as they continued on their WBC journey.
Diaz’s injury is particularly alarming given his impressive season performance in 2022, which earned him his second All-Star nod and the highly coveted Trevor Hoffman National League Reliever of the Year Award.
Additionally, he signed a generous five-year $102 million contract with the New York Mets, making him one of Major League Baseball’s highest-paid relievers.
After pitching heroically in a 5-2 win against the Dominican Republic, the de facto elimination game for Puerto Rico’s World Baseball Classic run, Edwin Diaz was forced to withdraw from the team due to an unfortunate injury.
Despite his absence, the next day Puerto Rico won its way to the quarterfinals, which could have easily been derailed had it not been for Diaz’s performance beforehand. However, with news of Diaz’s injury, concerns arise for his availability for the upcoming MLB season.
The Mets have been strong frontrunners for the 2023 World Series, with odds that have put them just behind the reigning champions, the Houston Astros.
However, if Diaz is out for an extended period of time, the Mets will need to rely on other key relief pitchers like Adam Ottavino and David Robertson, as well as lesser-known players such as Brandon Berger, Drew Smith, and John Curtiss to shoulder some of the burdens too if they’re to make a serious run during the season ahead.
The Mets organization shared in everyone’s disappointment with Diaz’s injury but still remained hopeful in pushing forward and making a strong showing in 2023.
With their place in the World Series running alongside powerhouse teams like the Astros, it may be an uphill battle yet they still stand proud with a good chance at success ahead.
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