The Los Angeles Dodgers traded with the Cincinnati Reds for closer Alexis Diaz in late May, and he had been pitching in the minor leagues until his call-up on Tuesday. New York Mets' closer Edwin Diaz,

The Dodgers added a fresh arm to their bullpen by calling up former All-Star closer Alexis Díaz ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Brewers. Once Díaz gets into a game, it will be his first Major League action since being traded from the Reds in late May.

Diaz (4-0) picked up the win in Tuesday's 7-6 extra-inning victory over the Orioles, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning. The Mets closer kept the game knotted at 6-6 on 10 pitches (five strikes),

Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz were named to the National League All-Star team on Sunday, joining Francisco Lindor to complete the Mets' contingent in Atlanta.

Upon losing in the first round of last year’s Home Run Derby, Pete Alonso called the Derby “an event that I’ve really admired since I was a kid,” adding: “There’s definitely more in there for sure.” B

The Mets have three All-Stars — and one notable omission. Pete Alonso was named a National League reserve and Edwin Diaz made the pitching staff, but Juan Soto was left off of the roster in a surprise snub.

After Francisco Lindor was named the National League's starting shortstop, Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz will join him as All-Star reserves.

Edwin Díaz discusses being named to the 2025 All-Star team, breaking down his great first half, the honor of representing the Mets and more

Edwin Díaz is having a superb campaign in the third season of a five-year contract with the Mets worth $102 million.

Having pitched two straight days, Diaz was down for the Subway Series opener. Over 34 innings pitched this season, he’s struck out 51 batters while maintaining a WHIP of just 0.91. Needless to say, his absence was big in a tightly contested game.