For the New York Mets, a season that ended in disaster has given way to an offseason full of question marks.

First baseman Pete Alonso has confirmed he's headed to free agency for the second year in a row. But he could soon be joined by closer Edwin Díaz, who can opt out of the final two years of his record-setting $102 million contract, which was front-loaded so the three-time All-Star could chase a bigger payday at this juncture if he was still performing well.

Well, Díaz just had a fantastic season, posting a 1.63 ERA, 3.0 wins above replacement, and 98 strikeouts in 66 1/3 innings. He may very well opt out, and although he's loved his time in New York, the Mets will need to start considering backup plans in case negotiations for a new contract fall through.

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