New York Mets manager Carlos Mendoza revealed what Edwin Diaz's role will be when he returns this week.
The New York Mets are getting their closer back.More news: MLB Power Rankings: Yankees Remain on Top While AL East Rival PlummetsOn Wednesday, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza spoke to reporters and said All-Star closer Edwin Diaz will be activated off the injured list on Thursday. Moreover, Diaz will be returning to his closer role, despite his struggles this season, per The Athletic's Tim Healey.Diaz was placed on the injured list on May 29 with a right shoulder impingement.
64, which ranks 23rd in MLB.The Mets enter Wednesday's game against the Miami Marlins at 28-37, a whopping 17.5 games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the National League East. However, with the majority of MLB teams struggling this year, the Mets are just 3.5 games back of the third and final Wild Card spot in the NL.
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