If the Mets were willing to let Nimmo walk while he was still under contract for the next five years, what does that mean for free agents Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz? On the second point, the Mets have been confirmed to be negotiating specifics of a potential new deal with their three-time All-Star closer,

Mets and Edwin Diaz trade momentum slows as a new potential target emerges, shifting focus and pushing talks a step back.

The ideal and perhaps most realistic scenario for the Mets would be re-signing Díaz, especially since his 144 saves are the third most in franchise history. But Suárez and Williams are at least names to be on the lookout for if the Amazins' lose out on Díaz's free agency sweepstakes.

The New York Mets face uncertainty with Edwin Diaz seeking a lucrative deal similar to his previous contract. As they explore shorter-term options, the team has initiated talks with pitchers Devin Williams and Robert Suarez,

Despite a need for bullpen upgrades and Edwin Diaz's dominance, the Cubs' financial approach signals no big-money pursuit for the elite closer.

Mystery, uncertainty and resignation are the situations being experienced by the Mets during this offseason. Of all the rumors about comings and goings that have been circulating o

Edwin Díaz and the Mets should figure it out, for both their sakes. Díaz gave a return to Queens a “50-50” chance at the All-MLB awards, and that estimate probably was more the reality of free agency than a tribute to Las Vegas, cite of the honors — although there are no guarantees in either.