Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman revealed that his team only seriously considered signing Diaz after the Mets brought in Williams. “He was at the top of the list, but starting the offseason we just didn’t think it was that realistic,” Friedman told SportsNet LA on Friday after welcoming Diaz to Los Angeles.

So the Dodgers did, checking in on the reigning National League Reliever of the Year as the closer market was thinning. The Mets had already signed Devin Williams. Ryan Helsley went to the Orioles. Raisel Iglesias returned to the Braves. The Dodgers expressed to Díaz’s representation how much they valued him.

The New York Mets won't have Edwin Díaz on the mound in 2026 as he reportedly is in agreement with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

After six seasons in New York, Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal with the back-to-back defending champions.

Edwin Díaz's years-long run with the Mets, in which he entrenched himself as one of baseball’s top closers, has come to an end. Díaz agreed to a three-year, $69 million deal to join the Dodgers early Tuesday morning,

So, I'm going to recap all the action from the past week right here.Keep a close eye on the Rotoworld Player News page so you don’t miss any of the action and let’s take a trip around the league.

Winter Meetings fireworks included the Edwin Díaz, Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso signings, but the main activity this week was more centered around front offices talking and negotiating than it was about getting trades and signings done.

Another day, another free-agency blow for the Mets. Robert Suarez, one of the top relievers on the market, has agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the rival Braves, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed.