Diaz is framed as the safe, elite pillar of the bullpen, delivering consistent late-inning results and stabilizing the Mets’ relief corps, ultimately cited as the Mets MVP by the host in a year dominated by bullpen volatility.

Diaz remains a focal point in bullpen plans; the discussion hints at keeping him as a premium closer with the Mets looking to lock in elite relief and bullpen stability.

Diaz's contract status and opt-out risk dominate the talk, weighing his elite closer value against age and durability as the Mets decide how aggressively to lock him in or pivot to a bullpen rebuild.

<p>Diaz’s role as closer comes under consideration in the broader roster discussion, with the possibility of reshaping bullpen usage tied to overall pitching upgrades and defensive improvements.</p>

Diaz anchored late innings, delivering six outs and closing key moments, reinforcing his status as elite closer while highlighting how the rest of the bullpen failed to preserve leads.