The New York Mets faced disappointment as closer Edwin Diaz signed a three-year, $69 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, despite the Mets reportedly offering $66 million with deferrals. Tensions arose when Diaz felt neglected after the Mets signed reliever Devin Williams, leading to his decision, as Mets president David Stearns acknowledged the emotional attachment fans have to players like Diaz.
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