Mets put closer Edwin Diaz (shoulder) on IL

Field Level Media|published: Wed 29th May, 16:42 2024

May 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; New York Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz (39) reacts as he leaves the mound after giving up four runs against the Miami Marlins in the ninth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Rhona Wise-USA TODAY Sports

The New York Mets placed closer Edwin Diaz on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a shoulder impingement.

In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled left-hander Josh Walker from Triple-A Syracuse.

Diaz, 30, last pitched Saturday, when he blew yet another save, that time against the San Francisco Giants. It was the fourth consecutive blown lead in a ninth-inning appearance for Diaz, three of which were save opportunities.

He appeared in the seventh inning Friday against the Giants. Diaz hasn't recorded a save since May 6.

Diaz, who missed the 2023 season after injuring his knee at the World Baseball Classic, is 17-30 lifetime with a 3.05 ERA and 210 saves in 424 relief appearances for the Seattle Mariners (2016-18) and Mets. Diaz signed a five-year, $102 million deal in November 2022.

Walker, 29, is 0-0 with a 2.08 ERA in eight relief appearances this season.

--Field Level Media