A historic milestone has just been set in the MLB world: Edwin Díaz, the bullpen leader of the New York Mets, officially becomes one of only two pitchers in history to win three Reliever of the Year awards, in 2018, 2022, and 2025. This news, shared right from the Winter Meetings 2025, has sent fans worldwide into a frenzy and left baseball experts in awe of his undeniable dominance in the final stages of the game.
Díaz rose to prominence with the Mariners in 2018, when he first won the Reliever of the Year award. With his sharp slider pitches and superb ball control, he quickly established himself as a formidable closer in MLB. But few could have predicted that, just a few years later, he would repeat this feat with the New York Mets, in 2022 and 2025 respectively.
Images circulating on social media — from the 2018 Mariners jersey to the 2022 and 2025 Mets kits — not only illustrate his transition, but also demonstrate a rare consistency: regardless of the team, Díaz is always the first-choice pick in crucial quarters, the one who holds the lead for his team.
According to MLB statistics, only Edwin Díaz and Josh Hader have ever won three Reliever of the Year awards, making their achievement truly unique. Winning three times requires not only outstanding performance, but also the ability to maintain mental and physical strength through many challenging seasons. Especially for a closer, every step onto the court is immense pressure — and Díaz proved he not only overcame it but also shone brightly.
Immediately after the announcement, social media was flooded with images and memes celebrating Díaz. Mets fans expressed their excitement: “No one can stop him in the 9th inning!” and “Edwin Díaz is a living icon of the modern bullpen!” A flurry of comments praised his superb control, rare consistency, and unwavering fighting spirit.
Not only fans, but teammates and coaches also offered praise. They emphasized that Díaz is not only an outstanding closer, but also an inspiration, shaping locker room culture, and helping young pitchers learn how to manage pressure and maintain peak performance.
With a closer of Díaz’s caliber, the Mets are confident in deploying more adventurous strategies in the middle and late innings. Díaz’s ability to ensure the safety of leads in the 8th and 9th innings allows coaches to optimally rotate bullpen, reducing the workload on young and reserve relievers. Díaz is a crucial strategic link, helping the team not only maintain an advantage in each game but also improve their chances of advancing deep into the playoffs.
Three Reliever of the Year awards are not just achievements, but also proof of Edwin Díaz’s consistent excellence. He has affirmed himself as one of the greatest closers of the 21st century, a living icon of MLB, and a role model for the younger generation of pitchers to emulate.
With this historic milestone, fans not only witnessed an outstanding closer but also experienced pride and hope for a bright future for the Mets. Once again, Edwin Díaz proved that when he steps onto the court, he not only protects the team’s advantage but also leaves his mark on baseball history.
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