How Many Saves Does Edwin Diaz Have In 2022?
Diaz faced a daunting task in the ninth inning when he faced Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith with a one-run lead, but he needed only nine pitches to retire the trio in order. His streak of successful save conversions now stands at 19, with his last blown save coming in late May. Diaz…
Diaz faced a daunting task in the ninth inning when he faced Trea Turner, Freddie Freeman, and Will Smith with a one-run lead, but he needed only nine pitches to retire the trio in order. His streak of successful save conversions now stands at 19, with his last blown save coming in late May.
Diaz has allowed only two runs over 33.2 innings in 33 games since his meltdown against the Giants, posting a 66:7 K:BB ratio. Diaz allowed a hit and a walk while striking out one in a scoreless eighth inning against the Rockies on Thursday, his third hold of the season.
With the Mets leading 3-1 and the heart of the Colorado order due up in the eighth, manager Buck Showalter turned to his closer rather than saving Diaz for a save situation. The right-hander got the job done, while Adam Ottavino handled the Rockies’ 7-8-9 hitters in the ninth.
Diaz’s job as closer is not in jeopardy; he is tied for fifth in the majors with 28 saves and has a league-leading 17.5 K/9; however, Showalter’s willingness to use him in high-leverage situations rather than exclusively in the ninth could cost him another save or two down the stretch. Two of his three holds on the year have come in his last three appearances.
How Many Saves Does Edwin Diaz Have In 2022?
In 2022, Edwin Diaz made 29 saves.
