The New York Mets extended their winning streak to seven games with a hard-fought victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, improving their record to 18-7. While the team continues its impressive early-season form, head coach Carlos Mendoza faces a potential setback involving one of Pete Alonso‘s key teammates.
As the Mets push to climb to the top of the National League standings, standout performances from stars like Francisco Lindor and Juan Soto have been crucial to Mendoza’s strategy. Their consistency could define New York’s success as the regular season unfolds.
But amid the celebrations, closer Edwin Diaz exited the game during the 10th inning, raising alarms despite walking off without visible discomfort. Early signs point to a possible injury, though the team has not released an official update.
In Diaz’s absence, Max Kranick stepped in, allowing one hit and issuing a walk over just 0.2 innings. David Peterson eventually took the mound to close out the game, recording two strikeouts while giving up eight hits to secure the win for the Mets.
How Diaz’s impact and injury are shaping the Mets’ early season
While Alonso continues to contribute offensively, going 1-for-5 with a run scored in the recent game against the Phillies, the New York Mets are also leaning heavily on their pitching staff. Among the most valuable arms in the bullpen is Diaz, who has played a key role in securing early-season victories.
Diaz has quickly emerged as a cornerstone of manager Mendoza’s game plan, delivering solid performances through the team’s first stretch of games. Let’s break down his stats through the opening 10 appearances of the 2025 MLB regular season:
- Games Played (G): 10
- Wins (W): 1
- Losses (L): 0
- Earned Run Average (ERA): 5.59
- Innings Pitched (IP): 9.2
- Strikeouts (SO): 15
- WHIP (Walks + Hits per Inning Pitched): 1.34
Diaz addresses injury scare after exiting in extra innings
Following his exit in the tenth inning, Díaz addressed reporters and explained what led to his early departure. He confirmed he’s undergoing medical evaluation but downplayed the severity of the issue for now.
“I felt like my hip locked up, so I tried to move it around, but it didn’t loosen up,” Diaz told reporters postgame. “I couldn’t lift my leg much, but I’m not too concerned at the moment. I’ll wait for the medical staff to take a closer look.”