New York Mets nearer Edwin Diaz returned from his 10-game suspension and pitched a scoreless ninth inning for his eighth save in Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Diaz was activated earlier than the sport after he served his suspension for violating MLB’s coverage on overseas substances. After hitting Oneil Cruz with a pitch to begin the ninth, Diaz struck out pinch-hitter Rowdy Tellez and obtained Andrew McCutchen to floor right into a game-ending double play.
Earlier than the suspension, Diaz, 30, picked up two saves and a win after coming off the injured listing on June 13 as a consequence of a shoulder harm. He’s 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA on the yr, with eight saves in 12 alternatives.
The Mets additionally referred to as up right-hander Eric Orze and optioned right-hander Ty Adcock to Triple-A Syracuse.
Orze, 26, the Mets’ fifth-round decide within the 2020 draft, has but to make his main league debut. He was undefeated at Syracuse this season, posting a 3-0 document with a 3.76 ERA and 56 strikeouts in 38â…“ innings over 26 video games.
Adcock, 27, has a 14.54 ERA in three reduction appearances for the Mets in 2024.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
