Diaz remains the high-water mark in reliever value, with the Mets looking to extend him as the bullpen core ages. The market’s reluctance to push big multi-year offers on relievers keeps Diaz’s AAV high but length in question, making him central to roster planning and closing strategy.

Díaz bounced back strongly for the Mets, posting elite strikeout numbers and a sub-2.00 ERA after an injury-marred prior season, continuing to be one of the game's premier closers.

Diaz anchors the bullpen, delivering elite closing production across 62 appearances and a sub-2.00 ERA; his reliability steadies the Mets late innings and serves as a cornerstone for any post-season push, making him the standout reliever and emotional barometer of the staff.

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.