538-day injured closer Edwin Díaz returns to pitch for NY Mets, receives standing ovation.
538-day absence due to a patellar tendon injury, NY Mets closer Edwin Díaz returned to pitch the ninth inning in a 7-6 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers, receiving a standing ovation. Díaz expressed happiness at the reception and relief at controlling his emotions. The Mets hope Díaz, who had a 1.31 ERA in 2022, can help improve their struggling relief pitcher performance.
March 30, 2024
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