The New York Mets have agreed to a five-year, $102-million contract with all-star closing pitcher Edwin Diaz, according to multiple reports.
It is the largest contract ever awarded to a relief pitcher.
The contract includes a $12-million signing bonus, a source confirmed to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal.
The deal also includes an opt-out, a full no-trade clause and a sixth-year option, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Diaz posted 32 saves with a 1.31 ERA in his 61 appearances during the 2022 season.
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