The rich have gotten richer, again.

In what's seemingly become an annual offseason tradition, the Los Angeles Dodgers have signed one of the top free agents on the market.

Former New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz reportedly agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the two-time defending World Series champions, The Athletic's Will Sammon first reported and ESPN's Jeff Passan confirmed Tuesday.

The average annual value of $23 million is a new record for MLB relievers , Passan added.

Diaz, 31, has been one of the game's best closers since making his first All-Star appearance in 2018. The three-time Reliever of the Year (2018, 2022, 2025) has 253 career saves, which is tied for fourth among active players.

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