Mets closer Edwin Diaz open to change in role amid struggles

Edwin Diaz is open to a change to help ignite the slumping New York Mets -- even if that means losing his role as closer. Amid a terrible start to the 2024 season in which he has blown two consecutive save chances and three of his past four, the star reliever with a $102 million contract said he would be willing to change his role if the team thinks that's best. "I'm open to everything," Diaz said Saturday after squandering a four-run lead in the ninth inning against one of the league's worst-hitting teams in the Miami Marlins. Diaz has a 10.80 ERA over his past eight appearances after serving up four homers in 8⅓ innings.