Dodgers boost World Series dream with record-setting blockbuster deal for star closer

MLB’s offseason moves continue, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have made a major splash, securing star closer Edwin Díaz from the New York Mets. The move strengthens their bid for another World Series title.

Record-setting contract for a reliever

The Dodgers agreed to a three-year deal worth $69 million, setting a new record for average annual value for a player at Díaz’s position.

Díaz’s impressive track record

Díaz spent the last six seasons with the Mets, recording 144 saves and 538 strikeouts. Last season, he posted a 6-3 record with a 1.63 ERA, proving he remains one of the game’s most dominant relievers.

The Mets had offered Díaz a three-year, $66 million deal, but he chose free agency instead. The Puerto Rican closer also attracted interest from the Toronto Blue Jays before ultimately focusing on negotiations with the Dodgers.

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