The Mets' dysfunction continues…
Edwin DiazNew York Mets closer Diaz was ejected from Sunday night's game against the Chicago Cubs after being found guilty of misconduct. Diaz was ejected after an umpire noted he had “excessive” sticky substance on his hands during a hand examination — before he even started pitching. (Related: Orioles player Adley Rutschman slams face into ground and is covered in blood)
You read that correctly. Diaz was sent back to the locker room before throwing a single pitch, and his absence was obvious to the Mets. Luckily for them, they played a good game. 5-2 victory But against the Cubs, he struggled to close out games.
ESPN, broadcasting the game on “Sunday Night Baseball,” showed a close-up of Diaz's right hand, clearly showing the gray abrasions. 9 timesHe was quickly caught and punished.
Edwin Diaz was ejected without throwing a single pitch.pic.twitter.com/Gw6ZSYaoPk
— Baseball's Greatest Moments (@BBGreatMoments) June 24, 2024
Edwin Diaz was ejected for a foreign object violation shortly after entering the game to make the save. pic.twitter.com/RmlGtgqVT4
— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 24, 2024
Drew Smith and Jake Diekman, who came in for Edwin Diaz, closed out the game with two big strikeouts.
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— SNY (@SNYtv) June 24, 2024
Here's what Diaz had to say about the post-fight scene:
On Edwin Diaz's ejection: pic.twitter.com/9RH3py8sk6
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) June 24, 2024
As always, drama ensues in Queens.
