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New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz is one of the most electric pitchers in baseball. Where he turned up on Saturday night was a bit unexpected, even for him. UFC fighter Xander Zayas was set to engage in a fight and wanted the crowd to be hyped up before he did.
As a result, the Puerto Rican pro boxer brought one of baseball's most dynamic personalities to walk out with him, playing Diaz's walkout song, Narco, as they entered. The crowd went absolutely wild.
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Edwin Diaz has become an incredibly popular MLB player thanks to his excellent pitching performances and the iconic nature with which he enters a game. Zayas put that to good use, and the crowd loved every minute of it.
Zayas ended up winning his fight and receiving the title belt. Diaz could be seen holding it after the fight. When he retires from baseball, he might have a career being a part of the UFC based on this.
What is Edwin Diaz's new contract with the Mets?
Following an excellent year out of the bullpen, the Mets closer entered free agency poised for a massive payday. It didn't take long for the Mets to give Diaz that, as he was the very first free agent deal this offseason.
They made him the highest-paid reliever in baseball history. He is signed to a massive five-year, $102 million contract and will be with the Mets until the 2028 season, with a club option for that year.
He is making an astounding 19.5 million a year, nearly $4 million more than the next highest-paid reliever.
Edwin Diaz posted a 1.31 ERA, 32 saves, and a 3.0 fWAR in the 2022 season. He had one of the finest seasons for a relief pitcher at the best time and parlayed it into an incredible payday. Diaz was recently named MLB’s Reliever of the Year.
The Mets have spent a ton of money this offseason in an attempt to get them over the top and into a World Series. The relief pitcher's contract was the first of many massive deals handed out, as they are clearly not hesitant to sign anyone they want.
