Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Edwin Diaz was born on March 22, 1994, in Naguabo, Puerto Rico. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

He made his major league debut in June 2016 with the Seattle Mariners, where he played between 2016 and 2018.

Within two months of his MLB debut, Díaz broke the Mariners' record for consecutive strikeouts and was named the team's closer. In 2018, he recorded 57 saves to lead the American League, was an All-Star, and was named AL Reliever of the Year. The Mariners traded him to the Mets after the season.

On April 29, 2022, Díaz pitched in relief in a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, pitching the final inning and earning the save.

On July 10, 2022, Díaz was named an All-Star for the second time in his career. He entered the All-Star break with 20 saves in 23 save opportunities and a 1.69 ERA. He struck out 75 of the 145 batters he faced in the first half of the season.