The New York Yankees are expected to be in the mix for star closer Edwin Diaz according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated, a decorated closer who would make a massive impact at the backend of their bullpen.

While the team has avoided paying a premium for relievers in the past, they did make a blockbuster trade for Devin Williams a winter prior and added another All-Star closer in David Bednar.

After posting a 1.63 ERA and 2.28 FIP across 66.1 IP for the New York Mets, Diaz set himself up to get a significant payday, as he opted out of his five-year contract to hit the market once more.

He’ll do so entering his age-32 season, which brings valid questions about how the team will project his output in the next couple of seasons, but he would be a big difference-maker for any bullpen.

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