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12/09 11:28 CST Edwin Daz agrees to contract with World Series champion
Dodgers, AP source says, leaving Mets
Edwin Daz agrees to contract with World Series champion Dodgers, AP source
says, leaving Mets
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) --- Closer Edwin Daz has agreed to a contract with the
World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, a person familiar with the
negotiations told The Associated Press.
The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement was
subject to a successful physical.
A three-time All-Star who turns 32 on March 22, Daz joins a Dodgers bullpen
that struggled last season, causing the team to shift rookie starter Roki
Sasaki to closer in the postseason. Los Angeles relievers had a 4.27 ERA, 21st
among the 30 teams,
Relying on a 97-98 mph fastball and slider, Daz became a fan favorite at Citi
Field, where horns blared and fans danced when he entered games to "Narco" by
Blasterjaxx & Timmy Trumpet.
New York prepared for his possible departure by agreeing to a $51 million,
three-year contract with Devin Williams, who left the crosstown Yankees after
one season.
Daz joins a Dodgers bullpen that includes left-hander Tanner Scott, who was
bothered by elbow inflammation in his first season after signing a $72 million,
four-year contract. Jack Dreyer, Anthony Banda and Alex Vesia also are in the
bullpen.
Daz had 28 saves in 31 chances last season with a 6-3 record and 1.63 ERA for
a disappointing Mets team that failed to reach the playoffs despite spending
the second-most behind the Dodgers. He struck out 98 in 66 1/3 innings.
He has 253 saves in 294 chances over nine seasons with the Seattle (2016-18)
and the Mets, who acquired him along with second baseman Robinson Can for five
players that included Jarred Kelenic and Anthony Swarzak. Daz missed the 2023
season after tearing the patellar tendon in his right knee during a postgame
celebration with Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic.
Daz agreed to a $102 million, five-year contract with the Mets after the 2022
season, a deal that included deferred money payable through 2042. He had the
right to opt out after three years and $64 million to become a free agent
again. Of that $64 million, $15.5 million is deferred and payable through July
1, 2039.
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