The Mets may want him back, and Edwin Díaz says he still loves New York — but on Thursday, he made one thing clear: his chances of returning next season are “50-50” as he tests free agency.

Díaz’s remarks came on the red carpet at the MLB Awards show, where he won his third Reliever of the Year award.

“As of now, I would say it’s 50-50,” Díaz said, via The New York Post . “We haven’t talked about a deal. We just met a little bit, and I just want to see what happens in free agency.”

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This doesn’t mean Díaz won’t be back with the Mets next season. He’s made it clear at the end of the regular season that he’d love to return — “I love this organization,” he said — even if he did exercise his opt-out clause.

The Mets will be interested in a reunion as well,

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