Diaz was released by the Mets on Wednesday.
Diaz was cut loose after putting up a less-than-stellar 6.75 ERA and 1.64 WHIP in 28 innings out of the bullpen with Triple-A Syracuse. His ongoing struggles since 2021 could make it challenging for Diaz to immediately secure another minor-league deal.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Clears waivers
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Diaz cleared waivers Tuesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Syracuse, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Diaz owns a 5.96 ERA and 21:16 K:BB in 25.2 career major-league innings, so it's no surprise to see him go unclaimed on waivers. He'll remain as organizational depth for now.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Loses roster spot
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Diaz was designated for assignment Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz made 20 appearances out of the bullpen for the Mets last season, though he was late to spring training due to visa issues. As a result, he failed to make the Opening Day roster. Adonis Medina was added to the 40-man roster in the corresponding move.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Won't make Opening Day roster
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Diaz was sent to minor-league camp by the Mets on Monday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz was a late arrival to spring training due to visa issues and was unable to earn a spot on New York's Opening Day roster. He made 20 appearances out of the bullpen for the Mets last season and had a 5.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 21:12 K:BB across 25 innings.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Shows up at camp
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Diaz reported to the Mets' big-league camp Tuesday after resolving his visa issues, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz will be behind the Mets' other pitchers after missing more than a week of workouts, but as a reliever, he's unlikely to need much buildup time. He covered 25 innings out of New York's bullpen in 2021, accruing a 5.40 ERA and 1.48 WHIP.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Delayed by visa issues
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Diaz has yet to arrive at camp due to visa issues, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz is one of several players around the league facing similar problems. As long as he arrives soon, he'll have plenty of time to build up for Opening Day, though he's not a favorite to spend that day on the active roster.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Sent down Tuesday
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Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz made three relief appearances after he was called up in early September, but he'll head back to the minors after he gave up four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in 1.1 innings against the Cardinals on Monday. He's made 12 outings in Albuquerque and has posted an 8.16 ERA and 1.63 WHIP in 14.1 innings.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Recalled by Mets
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz served as the 27th man in Tuesday's nightcap against Miami but didn't appear in the contest. However, he'll remain in the major-league bullpen after outfielder Khalil Lee was sent down Thursday.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Added as 27th man
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Diaz joined the Mets as the 27th man for Tuesday night's game against the Marlins, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The righty will be available for low-leverage relief in Tuesday's contest. It's unclear whether Diaz will remain with the Mets or return to Triple-A Syracuse following Tuesday's game.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Sent to Triple-A
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Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Diaz's latest stint in the majors lasted just four days. He didn't get into a single game during that time. The move clears a space for the Mets to add recent waiver claim Heath Hembree.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Recalled by Mets
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
The right-hander was sent down Wednesday, but he'll return to the major-league roster after Jake Reed (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. Diaz has made six relief appearances in the majors since Aug. 1, and he's recorded a 5.40 ERA and 1.35 WHIP in 6.2 innings during that span.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Returns to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Diaz was a casualty from the active roster after the Mets needed to bring up Chance Sisco from Triple-A to serve as the backup catcher behind Patrick Mazeika in Wednesday's series finale in San Francisco due to No. 1 backstop James McCann (back) not being available off the bench. Since receiving a promotion from Syracuse on July 4, Diaz appeared in 13 games out of the New York bullpen, logging a 4.11 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 15.1 innings.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Takes second loss
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Diaz (0-2) allowed one unearned run on one hit while striking out two over an inning of work, taking the loss in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to the Dodgers.
Diaz was brought on to start the top of the 10th inning, and after striking out Chris Taylor, he gave up a double to Cody Bellinger that scored ghost runner Corey Seager. Although Diaz was able to limit the damage to one, that was enough to saddle him with the loss, as the Mets failed to score in the bottom half.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Back with Mets
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
The right-hander was sent to Triple-A on June 23 and will rejoin the Mets on Sunday with Sean Reid-Foley (elbow) landing on the injured list. Diaz has given up three earned runs on five hits with eight strikeouts and four walks across 6.1 innings this season.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Demoted to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
After starting his 2021 campaign with three consecutive scoreless outings, Diaz allowed three runs Tuesday in relief of Marcus Stroman (hip). Now, the righty and his 4.26 ERA head to Triple-A as one of a bevy of Mets transactions Wednesday.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: One costly mistake Tuesday
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Diaz (0-1) took the loss Tuesday as the Mets were downed 3-0 by Atlanta, giving up three runs on three hits and two walks over two innings of relief. He struck out three.
Pressed into service in the second inning after Marcus Stroman exited due to a hip issue, Diaz served up a three-run shot to Dansby Swanson in the third that proved to be the only offense of the night. The runs were the first the right-hander has allowed in four big-league appearances this season, but even if Stroman misses additional time, Diaz will likely remain in a long-relief role if he doesn't get shuttled back to Triple-A Syracuse.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Quick return to majors
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse after Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus Atlanta, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.
The 24-year-old was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday but will quickly rejoin the Mets with Jeurys Familia (hip) landing on the injured list. Diaz has made three appearances in the majors this season and has given up two hits and two walks with five strikeouts over 4.1 scoreless innings.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Dropped from active roster
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The Mets optioned Diaz to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
Diaz's stay with the big club lasted just one day after the Mets recalled him from Syracuse on Saturday to serve as their 27th man for a doubleheader with Washington. He appeared in the second game of the twin bill, tossing 2.1 scoreless innings out of the bullpen.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Activated as 27th man
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Diaz was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to serve as the 27th man in Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Diaz was sent to the minors at the end of May, but he'll be available as bullpen depth in Saturday's twin bill. He's made five relief appearances since returning to Triple-A and has posted a 4.26 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 6.1 innings.
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Mets' Yennsy Diaz: Optioned to Triple-A
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Diaz was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
Diaz spent a week on the big-league roster and threw a pair of scoreless innings. He'll make way for Taijuan Walker, who returns from a side injury in a corresponding move.
